Verse 8

In Thinking, Keep to the Simple – Lao Tzu water quote

Bytekson teo January 16, 2018

You can be soft and strong like water Water is soft and yet powerful. It greets you with its pliability and softness. It’s selfless and willing to go to filthy places where no one wants to go, so it knows the ground well. It nourishes the world but never claims credit or try to…

Lao Tzu | tao te ching | Verse 8

Softness of water is sweet, but do not take its sweetness for granted

BySoon Teo July 19, 2016July 19, 2016

Lao Tzu uses a few images to describe Tao, and one of the most popular is water. Like Tao — water is soft yet powerful. It is tender. Turn on the tap and the water splits its ways over your hands rather than hitting you hands head on. It does not discriminate. Whether you are rich…