The sage puts his person last and finds his person first. He treats his person as external and his person is preserved.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 7
6th century BCE (approximate)
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"The Tao is always nameless. When it is carved, it becomes names. As soon as there are names, know that it is time to stop. Knowing when to stop, one can be free from danger."
Shocking"To know yet to think that one does not know is the highest [attainment]. Not to know yet to think that one knows is a disease."
Shocking"Act without doing; work without effort."
Strange & Unusual"The greatest villain is the one who tries to do good."
Shocking"The sage is sharp but does not cut, pointed but does not pierce, forthright but does not offend, bright but does not dazzle."
PhilosophicalPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
