This is the way.
Flow: 5/5
Actionability: 4/5
Mindset: 5/5
Some of My Highlights:
“Not to desire material things is to know the freedom of spirituality; and to desire them is to suffer the limitations of matter.”
“The wise are not conspicuous in their actions or given to much talking When troubles arise, they are not irritated.”
“They produce, but do not hoard; They act, but expect no praise; The build, but do not dwell therein.”
“The wise humble themselves – and because of their humility, they are worthy of praise.”
“Because wise rulers love the people, they lead without using force.”
“The wise attend to the inner truths of things and are not fooled by outward appearances. They ignore matter and seek the spirit.”
“Over-concern is just as harmful as disregard.”
“If rulers treat the people in this same way – neither too soft nor too hard – they are worthy to be trusted with authority.”
“To clarify muddy waters, you must hold them still and let things settle. To glimpse the secret of the Tao, you must keep still and quiet your mind.”
“Good rulers win the affection and praise of their subjects.”
“But when great rulers lead, the people are hardly aware of their existence.”
“Not striving, they will become enlightened; not asserting themselves, they will become distinguished; not boasting, they will be praised; not building up themselves, they will endure.”
“Failing to control himself, he lost control of the empire.”
“The wise, trusting in goodness, see the potential in others, treating no one as an outcast.”
“The wise take the lost under their wings, and so the lost become newfound treasures of the wise.”
“Radiating simplicity, wise rulers inspire others to follow their path. Such is the making of a great administration.”
“The wise respect the roles of all, and seek moderation in all things.”
“Peace and tranquility are valued by wise rulers.”
“Rulers, as they attain unity, become models of conduct for the people.”
“Were it not easy ridiculed, it would not be the true Tao.”
“There are some things which it is a gain to lose, and a loss to gain.”
“Overindulgence creates waste. Hoarding invites loss.”
“Not extreme perfection, but purity and clarity are the targets at which we should aim.”
“Again and again, students of the Tao must humble themselves, until they reach the state of non-doing.”