[thechat] lao-zi

rudy rudy937 at rogers.com
Sat May 11 16:41:01 CDT 2002


Lao-zi observed that those standing on tiptoe are not steady, those
straining their strides cannot keep up, those displaying themselves do not
illuminate, those justifying themselves are not distinguished, those making
claims are not given credit, and those seeking glory are not leaders.
Frivolous and hasty leaders lose their foundation and self-mastery. The wise
are good at helping people so that no one is rejected and good at saving
things so that nothing is wasted. Thus the good can teach the bad, who are
the lessons for the good.

http://www.san.beck.org/EC15-Taoism.html#1

hat tip: robotwisdom.com


rudy




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