“ Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. ”
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (4th century BC). copy citation
| Author | Lao Tzu |
|---|---|
| Source | Tao Te Ching |
| Topic | governing |
| Date | 4th century BC |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Stephen Mitchell |
| Weblink | https://terebess.hu/english/tao/mitchell.html |
Context
“he has no destination in view and makes use of anything life happens to bring his way. Nothing is impossible for him.
Because he has let go, he can care for the people's welfare as a mother cares for her child.
60 Governing a large country is like frying a small fish.
You spoil it with too much poking. Center your country in the Tao
and evil will have no power.
Not that it isn't there, but you'll be able to step out of its way. Give evil nothing to oppose” source
Because he has let go, he can care for the people's welfare as a mother cares for her child.
60 Governing a large country is like frying a small fish.
You spoil it with too much poking. Center your country in the Tao
and evil will have no power.
Not that it isn't there, but you'll be able to step out of its way. Give evil nothing to oppose” source
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