Tidbits from the Tao Te Ching

[hubag bohol]

as translated by Stephen Mitchell


1. “In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple.”

2. “If you want to become full, let yourself be empty.”

3. “If you want to be given everything, give everything up.”

4. “If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.”

5. “When there is no desire, all things are at peace.”

6. “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

7. “In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added.
In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped.”

8. “The Master’s power is like this.
He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire.
He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed.
He is never disappointed; thus his spirit never grows old.”

9. “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.”

10. “The Master has no possessions.
The more he does for others, the happier he is.
The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is.”


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