- If
his mat were not straight, he would not sit down
Lao Tzu
Being deeply loved by someone gives
you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
“The journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step.”
“Simplicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Patient with both friends and enemies,
you accord with the way things are.
Compassionate toward yourself,
you reconcile all beings in the world.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
These three are your greatest treasures.
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
Patient with both friends and enemies,
you accord with the way things are.
Compassionate toward yourself,
you reconcile all beings in the world.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
“Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering
yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly
rich.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous
changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality.
Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
― Lao Tzu
― Lao Tzu
“When you are content to be simply yourself
and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
“Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.”
― Lao Tzu
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.”
― Lao Tzu
Han Fei Tzu
(c.280
BC-233 BC) Philosopher and political theorist of the Legalist School (Fa Chia)
It
is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be
manipulated by others.
Indeed,
customs differ between the past and the present. To try to govern the people of
a chaotic age with benevolence and lenient measures is like to drive wild
horses without reins and whips.
In
usual circumstances, everyone knows that water overwhelms fire. However, when
there is a kettle between them, water will get bubbly and will boil itself away
on the top, while fire will endure underneath.
Tao
does not have a visible existence, nor does it have an intelligible function.
When
you hear any statements made, do not alter or shift them. Just compare them
with the actions, and observe whether the statements and actions correspond
with each other.
When
it comes to women, the wise ruler may enjoy them, but should not be drawn into
their pleas or submit to their requests.
When
it comes to people who are close to him, he enjoys them, but is sure to hold
them responsible for what they say, and prevent them from expressing unasked
for opinions.
When
it comes to uncles, brothers, and chief vassals, he should punish them when
their advice leads to failure, and promote them when their advice leads to
success. He should not promote them erratically.
When
it comes to pleasures and the enjoyment of valuable goods, he should have a
staff tha handles these things, and prohibit anyone from having the freedom to
control them. Otherwise, ministers will be able to manipulate the sovereign by
knowing his wants.
When
it comes to favors, he should grant them at his own will to use emergency
resources and public storehouses, and benefit the people. A minister should
never be allowed to give based on his personal favorites.
When
it comes to persuasions and discussions, he must observe and find out people
who are considered skillful at something, and verify the lack of skill in those
who are considered bad. He should always avoid letting ministers talk to each
other about them.
The
wise ruler institutes posts, offices, ranks, and bounties in order to offer a
guarantee to promote the worthy and encourage the excellent. …
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