All things are produced by the Tao, and nourished by
Categories: PART II.Books: THE TAO AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
All things are produced by the Tao, and nourished by its
outflowing operation They receive their forms according to the
nature of each, and are completed according to the circumstances of
their condition Therefore all things without exception honour the
Tao, and exalt its outflowing operation
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A state may be ruled by (measures of) correction; weapons
A state may be ruled by (measures of) correction; weapons of war may be used with crafty dexterity; (but) the kingdom is made one's own (only) by freedom from action and purpose ... A supernatural person (a Buddha) is not easily found, he
A supernatural person (a Buddha) is not easily found, he is not born everywhere Wherever such a sage is born, that race prospers ... A true Brahmana goes scatheless, though he have killed father
A true Brahmana goes scatheless, though he have killed father and mother, and two valiant kings, though he has destroyed a kingdom with all its subjects ... A true Brahmana goes scatheless, though he have killed father
A true Brahmana goes scatheless, though he have killed father and mother, and two holy kings, and an eminent man besides ... A wise and good man who knows the meaning of
A wise and good man who knows the meaning of this, should quickly clear the way that leads to Nirvana Miscellaneous ... Abstaining from speech marks him who is obeying the spontaneity of
Abstaining from speech marks him who is obeying the spontaneity of his nature A violent wind does not last for a whole morning; a sudden rain does not last for the whole day To whom is it that these (two) things are owing? To Heaven and Earth If H... After a man has once understood the law as taught
After a man has once understood the law as taught by the Well- awakened (Buddha), let him worship it carefully, as the Brahmana worships the sacrificial fire ... After a stronghold has been made of the bones, it
After a stronghold has been made of the bones, it is covered with flesh and blood, and there dwell in it old age and death, pride and deceit ... All in the world know the beauty of the beautiful,
All in the world know the beauty of the beautiful, and in doing this they have (the idea of) what ugliness is; they all know the skill of the skilful, and in doing this they have (the idea of) what the want of skill is ... All men tremble at punishment, all men fear death; remember
All men tremble at punishment, all men fear death; remember that you are like unto them, and do not kill, nor cause slaughter ... All men tremble at punishment, all men love life; remember
All men tremble at punishment, all men love life; remember that thou art like unto them, and do not kill, nor cause slaughter ... All that we are is the result of what we
All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him, as the wheel follows the foot of the ox that draws the carriage ... All that we are is the result of what we
All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him ... All the world says that, while my Tao is great,
All the world says that, while my Tao is great, it yet appears to be inferior (to other systems of teaching) Now it is just its greatness that makes it seem to be inferior If it were like any other (system), for long would its smallness have been k... All things are produced by the Tao, and nourished by
All things are produced by the Tao, and nourished by its outflowing operation They receive their forms according to the nature of each, and are completed according to the circumstances of their condition Therefore all things without exception honour... All things depend on it for their production, which it
All things depend on it for their production, which it gives to them, not one refusing obedience to it When its work is accomplished, it does not claim the name of having done it It clothes all things as with a garment, and makes no assumption of bei... All things spring up, and there is not one which
All things spring up, and there is not one which declines to show itself; they grow, and there is no claim made for their ownership; they go through their processes, and there is no expectation (of a reward for the results) The work is accomplished, a... All things under heaven sprang from It as existing (and
All things under heaven sprang from It as existing (and named); that existence sprang from It as non-existent (and not named) ... All-pervading is the Great Tao! It may be found
All-pervading is the Great Tao! It may be found on the left hand and on the right ... Always without desire we must be found, If
Always without desire we must be found, If its deep mystery we would sound; But if desire always within us be, Its outer fringe is all that we shall see ... An act carelessly performed, a broken vow, and hesitating obedience to
An act carelessly performed, a broken vow, and hesitating obedience to discipline, all this brings no great reward ... An envious greedy, dishonest man does not become respectable by means
An envious greedy, dishonest man does not become respectable by means of much talking only, or by the beauty of his complexion ... An evil deed is better left undone, for a man
An evil deed is better left undone, for a man repents of it afterwards; a good deed is better done, for having done it, one does not repent ... An evil deed, like newly-drawn milk, does not turn (suddenly); smouldering,
An evil deed, like newly-drawn milk, does not turn (suddenly); smouldering, like fire covered by ashes, it follows the fool ... And he who lives a hundred years, idle and weak,
And he who lives a hundred years, idle and weak, a life of one day is better if a man has attained firm strength ... And he who lives a hundred years, ignorant and unrestrained,
And he who lives a hundred years, ignorant and unrestrained, a life of one day is better if a man is wise and reflecting ... And he who lives a hundred years, not seeing beginning
And he who lives a hundred years, not seeing beginning and end, a life of one day is better if a man sees beginning and end ... And he who lives a hundred years, not seeing the
And he who lives a hundred years, not seeing the immortal place, a life of one day is better if a man sees the immortal place ...