The people starve because those above them eat too much tax-grain. That is the only reason why they starve.

Quote by Lao Tzu

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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

My mind tells me to give up, but my heart won't let me.

My mind tells me to give up, but my heart won't let me.

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right...

When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows...

The sage wears clothes of coarse cloth but carries jewels in his bosom; He knows...

He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.

He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.

For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.

For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.

By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who...

By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who...

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize...

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize...

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

Be the chief but never the lord.

Be the chief but never the lord.

Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of...

Because of deep love, one is courageous. Because of frugality, one is generous. Because of...

Advise the ruler to govern the state as one cooks a small fish - that...

Advise the ruler to govern the state as one cooks a small fish - that...

From caring comes courage.

From caring comes courage.

To perceive things in the germ is intelligence

To perceive things in the germ is intelligence

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

You cultivate the essential virtues: high purpose, intelligence, decency, humility, fear of the Lord, and...

You cultivate the essential virtues: high purpose, intelligence, decency, humility, fear of the Lord, and...