Tao Te Ching

Truthful words are not beautiful.<br> Beautiful words are not truthful. Good men do not argue. Those who argue are not good. Those who know are …

A small country has fewer people. Though there are machines that can work ten to a hundred times faster than man, they are not needed. …

After a bitter quarrel, some resentment must remain. What can one do about it? Therefore the sage keeps his half of the bargain But does …

Under heaven nothing is more soft and yielding than water. Yet for attacking the solid and strong, nothing is better; It has no equal. The …

The Tao of heaven is like the bending of a bow. The high is lowered, and the low is raised. If the string is too …

A man is born gentle and weak. At his death he is hard and stiff. Green plants are tender and filled with sap. At their …

Why are the people starving? Because the rulers use up the money in taxes. Therefore the people are starving. Why are the people rebellious? Because …

If men are not afraid to die, It is of no avail to threaten them with death. If men live in constant fear of dying, …

A brave and passionate man will kill or be killed. A brave and calm man will always preserve life. Of these two, which is good …

When men lack a sense of awe, there will be disaster. Do not intrude in their homes. Do not harass them at work. If you …