Taking things lightly must lead to big difficulties. The sage regards things as difficult, and thereby avoids difficulty.
Founder of Taoism
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 63
c. 6th-4th century BCE
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Cross Reference
1 source
"Deal with it before it happens. Set things in order before there is confusion."
Strange & Unusual"Great acts are made up of small deeds."
Strange & Unusual"When the great Tao is abandoned, there is humanity and righteousness. When wisdom and intelligence appear, there is great hypocrisy."
Strange & Unusual"If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest g…"
Humorous"Those who have the courage to dare will perish. Those who have the courage not to dare will live."
Philosophical