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Tag: order

  • The Tao, Chapter 37

    The Tao, Chapter 37 The Tao never acts with force,yet there is nothing that it cannot do. If rulers could follow the way of the Tao,then all of creation would willingly follow their example. If selfish desires were to arise after their transformation,I would erase them with the power of the Uncarved Block. By the…

  • The Tao, Chapter 32

    The Tao, Chapter 32 The Tao is nameless and unchanging.Although it appears insignificant,nothing in the world can contain it. If a ruler abides by its principles,then her people will willingly follow.Heaven would then reign on earth,like sweet rain falling on paradise.People would have no need for laws,because the law would be written on their hearts.…

  • The Tao, Chapter 21

    The Tao, Chapter 21 The greatest virtue you can havecomes from following only the Tao;which takes a form that is intangible and evasive.Even though the Tao is intangible and evasive,we are able to know it exists.Intangible and evasive, yet it has a manifestation.Secluded and dark, yet there is a vitality within it.Its vitality is very…

  • The Tao, Chapter 3

    The Tao, Chapter 3 If you overly esteem talented individuals,people will become overly competitive.If you overvalue possessions,people will begin to steal.Do not display your treasuresor people will become envious.The Master leads byemptying people’s minds;filling their bellies,weakening their ambitions,and making them become strong.Preferring simplicity and freedom from desires,avoiding the pitfalls of knowledge and wrong action.For those…