Tao of the Day

Chapter Thirty-Three
He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty. He who is satisfied with his lot is rich; he who goes on acting with energy has a firm will.
He who does not fail in the requirements [...]

June 30th, 2008 | Category: Daily Tao | Leave a comment

Chapter Thirty-Two
The Tao, considered as unchanging, has no name.
Though in its primordial simplicity it may be small, the whole world dares not deal with one embodying it as a minister. If a feudal prince or the king could guard and hold it, all would spontaneously submit themselves to him.
Heaven and Earth under its guidance [...]

June 27th, 2008 | Category: Daily Tao | Leave a comment

Chapter Thirty-One
Now arms, however beautiful, are instruments of evil omen, hateful, it may be said, to all creatures. Therefore they who have the Tao do not like to employ them.
The superior man ordinarily considers the left hand the most honorable place, but in time of war the right hand. Those sharp weapons are [...]

June 26th, 2008 | Category: Daily Tao | Leave a comment

Chapter Thirty
He who would assist a lord of men in harmony with the Tao will not assert his mastery in the kingdom by force of arms. Such a course is sure to meet with its proper return.
Wherever a host is stationed, briars and thorns spring up. In the sequence of great armies [...]

June 25th, 2008 | Category: Daily Tao | Leave a comment