“ Failure is an opportunity. ”
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (4th century BC). copy citation
| Author | Lao Tzu |
|---|---|
| Source | Tao Te Ching |
| Topic | opportunity failure |
| Date | 4th century BC |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Stephen Mitchell |
| Weblink | https://terebess.hu/english/tao/mitchell.html |
Context
“
serene in the midst of sorrow.
Evil cannot enter his heart.
Because he has given up helping, he is people's greatest help. True words seem paradoxical.
79 Failure is an opportunity.
If you blame someone else, there is no end to the blame. Therefore the Master
fulfills her own obligations and corrects her own mistakes.
She does what she needs to do and demands nothing of others.” source
serene in the midst of sorrow.
Evil cannot enter his heart.
Because he has given up helping, he is people's greatest help. True words seem paradoxical.
79 Failure is an opportunity.
If you blame someone else, there is no end to the blame. Therefore the Master
fulfills her own obligations and corrects her own mistakes.
She does what she needs to do and demands nothing of others.” source
Meaning and analysis
