Sage Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old sage quotes, sage sayings, and sage proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings men back to what they have lost. Lao Tzu
The sage acts by doing nothing. Laozi
The sage avoids extremity, excess, and extravagance. Laozi
A sage is skilled at helping people without excluding anyone. Laozi
The sage embraces the one, and is an example to the world. Laozi
The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others. Laozi