Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Building Confidence, Depth, and Love

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

The Art of Achieving Without the Rush

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

 Leadership Through Empowerment and Subtle Influence

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Embracing Life's Flow

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

he Dual Power of Deep Affection

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

The Power of Taking the First Step in Life's Journey

Lao Tzu, a foundational figure in Taoism, is revered for his profound wisdom encapsulated in "Tao Te Ching." His teachings emphasize harmony with the Tao (the Way), advocating simplicity, spontaneity, and serenity. His insights into nature, human behavior, and governance remain influential, offering a unique, peaceful philosophical perspective.

"Ursula K. Le Guin, a student of the Tao Te Ching for more than fifty years, offers her own thoughtful rendering of the Taoist scripture. She has consulted the literal translations and worked with the scholar J. P. Seaton to develop a version that lets the ancient text speak in a fresh way to modern people, while remaining faithful to the original Chinese. This rendition reveals the Tao Te Ching's immediate relevance and power, its depth and refreshing humor, illustrating better than ever before why it has been so loved for more than 2,500 years. Included are Le Guin's own personal commentary and notes along with two audio CDs of the text read by the author, with original music composed and performed by Todd Barton."--Publisher's website.

Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching