“ For governing a country well there is nothing better than moderation. ”
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (4th century BC). copy citation
| Author | Lao Tzu |
|---|---|
| Source | Tao Te Ching |
| Topic | government moderation |
| Date | 4th century BC |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Stephen Mitchell |
| Weblink | https://terebess.hu/english/tao/mitchell.html |
Context
“to serve as an example and not to impose her will.
She is pointed, but doesn't pierce.
Straightforward, but supple.
Radiant, but easy on the eyes.
59 For governing a country well there is nothing better than moderation. The mark of a moderate man
is freedom from his own ideas.
Tolerant like the sky, all-pervading like sunlight, firm like a mountain, supple like a tree in the wind, he has no destination in view” source
She is pointed, but doesn't pierce.
Straightforward, but supple.
Radiant, but easy on the eyes.
59 For governing a country well there is nothing better than moderation. The mark of a moderate man
is freedom from his own ideas.
Tolerant like the sky, all-pervading like sunlight, firm like a mountain, supple like a tree in the wind, he has no destination in view” source
Meaning and analysis
