Tag Archives: China
Lao Tse on Quarreling
If terms to end a quarrel leave bad feeling, What good are they? So a sensible man takes the poor end of the bargain Without quibbling. It is sensible to make terms, Foolish to be a stickler: Though heaven prefer … Continue reading
Lao Tse on Paradox
Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox told us … Continue reading
Lao Tse – Mastery
One who knows much about others may be learned, but one who understands oneself is more intelligent. One who controls others may be powerful, but one who has mastered oneself is mightier still.
Lao Tse on Insistence
One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.
Lao Tse on response
Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.