-
The Tao, Chapter 58
The Tao, Chapter 58 If a government is unobtrusive,the people become whole.If a government is repressive,the people become treacherous. Good fortune has its roots in disaster,and disaster lurks with good fortune.Who knows why these things happen,or when this cycle will end?Good things seem to change into bad,and bad things often turn out for good.These things…
-
The Tao, Chapter 39
The Tao, Chapter 39 The masters of old attained unity with the Tao.Heaven attained unity and became pure.The earth attained unity and found peace.The spirits attained unity so they could minister.The valleys attained unity that they might be full.Humanity attained unity that they might flourish.Their leaders attained unity that they might set the example.This is…
-
The Tao, Chapter 24
The Tao, Chapter 24 Those who stand on tiptoesdo not stand firmly.Those who rush aheaddon’t get very far.Those who try to out shine othersdim their own light.Those who call themselves righteouscan’t know how wrong they are.Those who boast of their accomplishmentsdiminishes the things they have done.Compared to the Tao, these actions are unworthy. If we…