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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I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do...

I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do...

To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

He who talks more is sooner exhausted.

He who talks more is sooner exhausted.

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

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

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage

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...

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

From wonder into wonder existence opens.

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise...

If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise...

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning...

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning...

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will...

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will...

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

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

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

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is...

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and...

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and...

The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to...

The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to...

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.

Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.

Self-confidence is the memory of success

Self-confidence is the memory of success

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.

He that loves not his wife and children feeds a lioness at home, and broods...

He that loves not his wife and children feeds a lioness at home, and broods...