Laozi Philosopher “He (the sage) is good to those who are good. He is also good to those who are not good. That is the virtue of good.” Virtue Taoism Sage ♥ 3
Laozi Philosopher “Heaven's Way is like stretching a bow. The high is lowered and the low is raised. Excess is reduced and deficiency is replenished. Heaven's Way reduces excess and replenishes deficiency. People's Way is not so. They reduce the deficient and supply the excessive.” People Heaven Taoism ♥ 3
Laozi Philosopher “The rigid and big belong below. The soft and weak belong above.” Bigs Taoism Weak ♥ 3
Laozi Philosopher “Some have lavish garments, carry sharp swords, and feast on food and drink. They possess more than they can spend. This is called the vanity of robbers. It is certainly not the Way.” Way Vanity Taoism ♥ 3
Laozi Philosopher “When the palace is magnificent, the fields are filled with weeds, and the granaries are empty.” Fields Weed Taoism ♥ 3
Laozi Philosopher “What Heaven detests, who knows why? Even the sage considers it difficult.” Heaven Taoism Sage ♥ 3