Classic sentences from the Tao Te Ching:

1. The Tao can be Tao, but it is not Tao. This sentence is the beginning of the whole book, and it is also the most difficult sentence for anyone who reads the Tao Te Ching to understand. It is generally believed that this sentence means: If "Tao" can be expressed in words, then it is always "Tao". On the other hand, if it is not a general "Tao", wouldn't it be impossible to express it?

The Tao is understood, not spoken. It is really a bit "mysterious", and one can only understand the indescribable feeling. In fact, from the analysis of the whole book: Tao refers to the laws of nature, which can be extended to the principles, directions, etc. of things. No matter what, there is nothing wrong with following the laws of nature and grasping the principles and direction of things.

2. Tao follows nature. Dharma means to follow and follow. Tao must imitate nature. The greatness of nature lies in the fact that it operates impartially according to its own laws without any selfishness. Since the creation of Pangu, the sky has been in chaos, and the heaven and earth have separated to give birth to all things. The sun rises and sets in a regular pattern, thunder and rain follow a regular pattern, growth and decline follow a regular pattern, species change in a regular pattern, everything is done according to the pattern.

Tao, we must imitate nature, that is, we must comply with the laws of nature and not violate the rules of how things operate. If you do not abide by this principle, you will suffer retribution. For example, indiscriminate deforestation will lead to soil erosion, and random discharge will pollute the environment and lead to an increase in diseases, etc. Therefore, the four words "Tao follows nature" are priceless and worth remembering throughout your life.

3. The best is like water. These four characters are the most common in calligraphy works, and they are also a realm pursued by many people. These four words include Laozi's thoughts of "the weak overcomes the strong", "tolerance" and "non-struggle". Water is weak, not as hard as stone, but it can penetrate rocks;

Water is invincible, and will go around when encountering obstacles, but it can flow endlessly; water is low-key, and only goes to low places. Walking, but it has achieved the wonder of "the sea embraces all rivers"; water is strong and can turn into steam under high temperatures, and can endure cold and turn into solid ice. Water is almost everywhere, in mountains and plains. Plants need water, animals need water, and people also need water.

Therefore, people should learn from water and be tolerant of everything, because it transforms everything without fighting. If you understand these four words, you will not be so angular in your life, you will know how to be roundabout in doing things, and you will know how to follow the trend in life by opening roads and building bridges when encountering mountains and rivers.

4. Tao gives birth to one, gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. What is the origin of all things? How did the wonder of the world evolve? Everything in the world always has a source, but no one can tell what that source is. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is an eternal problem.

So, Laozi uses "Tao" to represent the origin of all things. "Tao" is the objective law for the development of all things. According to the law of "Tao", we develop step by step, and then there is a wonderful world.

Third, it represents the cycle. Doing the right things over and over again , will produce good results. If you do the wrong behavior over and over again, it will bring bad results, such as: "Things can only be done once and for all." So, All things are created by following certain rules.

5. If you don’t see yourself, you will be enlightened; If you don't fight, the world can't fight with you. This sentence illustrates the wisdom of not fighting. If you don't praise yourself, you can show right and wrong. < /p>

If you don’t boast about yourself, you will gain merit. If you don’t be arrogant, you will last forever. Because you don’t compete with others, no one in the world can compete with him. This sentence is very guiding in life. meaningful.