Tao De Ching Excerpt

Verse 73:

Bold action against others leads to death.
Bold action in harmony with The Tao leads to life...

Tao De Ching Excerpt

Verse 72:

... the sage knows himself,
but makes no show of himself;
he has self-respect,
but does not exalt himself...

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 70

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 70:

...the sage dresses plainly.
though is heart is filled with precious gems.

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 69

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 69:

...when two opponents meet,
the one without an enemy will surely triumph.

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 68

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 68:

A good soldier is not violent.
A good fighter is not angry.
A good winner is not vengeful.
A good employer is humble
This is known as the virtue of not striving.
This is known as the ability to deal with people.
Since ancient times, this has been known as the ultimate unity with heaven.

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 67

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 67:

...mercy...frugality...humility...

From mercy comes courage.
From frugality comes generosity.
From humility comes leadership.

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 66

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 66:

... The sage stays low
So the world never tires of exalting him.

He remains a servant
So the world never tires of making him king.