Wen-Tzu: Understanding the Mysteries: Further Teachings of Lao TzuLao-tzu, the legendary sage of ancient China, is traditionally considered to be the author of the Tao Te Ching, one of the most popular classics of world literature. Now Lao-tzu's further teachings on the Tao, or Way, are presented here in the first English translation of the Chinese text known as the Wen-tzu. Although previously ignored by Western scholars, the Wen-tzu has long been revered by the Chinese as one of the great classics of ancient Taoism. In it, Lao-tzu shows that the cultivation of simplicity and spontaneity is essential to both the enlightened individual and the wise leader. This timeless work will appeal to a broad audience of contemporary readers who have come to consider Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching a classic on the art of living. |
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Page 63
... kings are those to whom everyone in the land goes . If everyone in the land does not resort to them and does not go to them , they cannot be called emperors or kings . Therefore emperors and kings cannot be established without people ...
... kings are those to whom everyone in the land goes . If everyone in the land does not resort to them and does not go to them , they cannot be called emperors or kings . Therefore emperors and kings cannot be established without people ...
Page 74
... kings without the Way are not entirely devoid of a sense of humanity and justice , the lords are contemptu- ous of them . When the lords are contemptuous of the king , the court is not respectful and even if it gives directions they are ...
... kings without the Way are not entirely devoid of a sense of humanity and justice , the lords are contemptu- ous of them . When the lords are contemptuous of the king , the court is not respectful and even if it gives directions they are ...
Page 175
... kings of yore had changes . So it is said , " Terms can be named , but not as permanently fixed definitions . " The Five Lords took different paths , yet their virtue cov- ered the land , the Three Kings did different things , yet their ...
... kings of yore had changes . So it is said , " Terms can be named , but not as permanently fixed definitions . " The Five Lords took different paths , yet their virtue cov- ered the land , the Three Kings did different things , yet their ...
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Wen-Tzu: Understanding the Mysteries: Further Teachings of Lao Tzu Lao Tzu No preview available - 1992 |
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