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Tao Te Ching: Chapter 3

May 26, 2025

Chapter 3 Do not glorify the achievers, so that people will not squabble Do not treasure goods that are hard to obtain So the people will not become thieves Do not show the desired things So their hearts will not be confused   Thus the governance of the sage: Empties their hearts Fills their bellies Weakens their ambitions Strengthens their bones   Let the people have no cunning and no greed So those who scheme will not dare to meddle...

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March books

April 3, 2025

Another eight books in March, for which I’ve written some short reviews.   My favorite book It is Cassandra at...

February books

February 6, 2025

I began to read again in February. I should highlight more phrases that I loved but here is one:  ...

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