The Tao Te Ching (Laozi)

According to tradition, it was written around the 6th century BCE by the sage Laozi.

I will post a new chapter that fits the mood once a week.

So to start with, here is one of my favourites;

Chapter 75 (第七十五章):

People's poverty,

Is caused by parasitic exploitation by superiors,

Hence there is poverty.

People's complicatedness,

Is caused by ambitions of superiors,

Hence there are complications.

People's willingness to sacrifice,

Is because of the weight given to life,

Hence there are sacrifices.

Only those who are not ambitious for achievements in life,

Are truly capable of appreciating life.