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He who is content is rich; he who acts with persistence has will; he who does not lose his roots will endure; he who dies physically but preserves the Tao will enjoy a long life Wise Men Sayings, Lao zi Says Published by Zi Publications Sdn Bhd Author note: To be honest , i had no idea how to be content (though at one point of time i really did). However, whoever lives in a content lives is certainly seem much more enjoying and happy life which another person whom may earn more than him, have more than him yet still find that this content person is much happy and content and an inner smile that no amount of money can really buy it. (one may smile away with instant gratification before the old pattern fall back into place and everything is same again). When one is persistent, this is because one has a will which is far more valueable than anything the person encounter .

Having the foundation of government, one can maintain sovereignty for a very long time. This is called the way in which one can plant the roots deep, make the stalks firm and maintain a long life. Wise Men Talking Series, Lao Zi says, Published by Zi Publications sdn bhd ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Author note: This is the quote that says that in order to have long life, one which need a strong foundation in life , where the trees of the roots is deep in order to support the entire big tree life. For some they also regard it as like an iceberg where on the surface one will see only a portion of the entire iceberg. *the rest of it are deep under the water. Therefore what you saw on the surface are only a portion, what is important is that the foundation that support it must be very solid and strong. This way, one will not be easily blow by circumstances.

The sages manages affairs by "non-action", and teaches by "saying nothing" . Wise Men talking Series , Lao Zi Says Published by Zi publications Sdn BHd Author Note: The sentence above mean that the sage teach by doing nothing and saying nothing. Sometimes it means that the best way of teaching someone is by doing nothing. However if your teaching are not skillful, you may get the opposite effect of what you hope for.

Everything difficult under heaven must be dealt with while it is still easy. Everything great under heaven must be dealt with while it is still small. Wise Men talking Series, Lao Zi Says Published by Zi Publications Sdn BHd ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author Note: Actually it mean that if one can deal with it while it is still small, it will not cause major difficulty at the later stage. However, for some situation it is still better to take preparation and not to even let the seed (of bad thing ) even planted and thus it will save you a lot of problems from removing it after it had grow.

Let the people be contented with their food, pleased with their clothing, satisfy with their homes and delight in their plain customs. The neighbouring states are within sight of each other, and the crowing of cocks and barking of dogs can be heard by one another. But the people do not have contact with each other throughout their long lives. Lao Zi says, published by Zi Publications Sdn Bhd Author note: This is the probably call ideal environment of a situation a person should live in although i wasn't able to completely understand the final sentence. Overall it mean that when people are content with their food, pleased with their clothing and satisfy with their home and delight in their plain customs, this actually do mean that people will not look at other place greener pasture. Instead they are very content with what they have and thus greed , jealousy of what neighbouring had can be minimise. The neighbouring states are within sight and crowing cocks and barking dogs can be he

Rapid walking overcomes cold, and staying quiet overcomes heat. By remaining quiet and tranquil, one will be the chief of all under heaven. Wise Men talking Series, Lao Zi says published by Zi publications Sdn bhd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author note: Just by walking , moving fingers or exercise one may start getting warmer during cold time. Therefore , if one sit quietly and tranquil, all the heat will be reduce. Perhaps it mean that , one should be calm and tranquil especially during crisis time!!!

He who is good at being an officer does not boast of his martial prowess; he who is good at fighting does not resort to rage; he who is skilful at defeating enemies does not wrestle with them; and he who is skilful at managing his men has a modest attitude toward them. Wise Men talking series Lao Zi says, Published by Zi Publications Sdn Bhd. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Since the people do not fear death, what is the point of trying to frighten them with death? Wise Men talking series, Lao Zi says . publish by zi Publications sdn bhd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author note: The sentence above are for ruler who naturally like to rule ppl with iron fist and death threat. Thinking of using death to frighten them. But it is pointless to people who already do not fear death .

Those who are able to understand me are very few, and those who are able to follow me are very hard to meet. Therefore, the sage wears coarse garb, but carries precious jade under his garment. Wise Men talking Series , Lao Zi Says Published by ZI Publications Sdn Bhd. Author Note: Honestly, I had no idea how to elaborate this particular sayings as it is a saying that can be look from different perspectives.  On one side of the sayings, it mean that the wise people had reach to the level of wisdom which many of the rest did not reach, and thus maybe the reason why many do not understand the wise men. It can be also because the wise people saw or understand the true nature that things do not stay permanent and thus understand that richness of material possession is something that are bound to pass away. And because of this , the wear simple cloth yet  had the precious jade (known as virtue) are kept even more deeply within them.    

There is no disaster greater than underestimating the enemy, and underestimating the enemy nearly makes me lose my "three percious thing" Wise Man talking series Lao Zi Says, Zi Publications sdn bhd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author note: Accordingly that the three precious thing to lao zi are : 1.compassion 2.living frugal 3. and never put self before anything under heaven.

He who only relies on his own eyes cannot see clearly; he who considers himself always in the right cannot tell right from wrong; he who boasts himself will be given no credit; he who considers himself superior is not qualified for leadership. Wise Men talking series Lao Zi says, by Zi publications sdn bhd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author note: He who only relies on his own eyes cannot see clearly mean that what one person sees is not necessary clear. He who consider himself always right cannot tell right from wrong is due to the reason that he thinks he always right and ego step in. When a person comes with ego, he will start to misjudge and thus unable to tell right from wrong. He who boasts himself will be given no credit as we all love humility. He who consider himself superior is not qualified for leadership are people who will think he is better than anyone else , full of arrogance and pride. And

The Tao governs all things. It is treasured by good men. and is also preserved by bad men. Eloquent words can purchase honors from others, and admirable deeds can put one above others. Wise Men Talking Series , Lao Zi says Zi Publications Sdn Bhd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author Note: Tao, an unexplainable which says to contain the source of everything. Perhaps in it is Dharma or perhaps Dharma itself is Tao, this i am not able to certain. However, Since without Tao that all thing perish and Dharma support all the living things, perhaps it is the very reason why it is treasure by good men and preserved by the bad men. Because without it, there are no life.

He who bears the humiliation of the whole state can be the lord of the country. He who bears the disaster of the whole state can be the king of all under Heaven. Wise Men talking series Lao Zi Says by Zi publications Sdn Bhd.

Only by knowing the eternal can one embrace all; only by embracing all can one be impartial ; being impartial, you can be kingly; being kingly you can be one with nature; being one with nature is in accord with the Tao; being in accord with the Tao is everlasting, and you can be free from danger throughout your life. Wise men talking series Lao zi says publish by Zi publications sdn bhd. -------------------------------------- Author note: Personally i don't really understand the entire statement. From my own understanding is that when one know the law of eternal ,one can embrace all, when one can embrace all ,one can be impartial . And a person who can be impartial, the person will know how to govern a country. When know how to govern a country, one can accord with nature. nature and tao are one. when one is being accord with tao, one will free from danger throughout life. I wonder does this has the same meaning like knowing which season is planting season and which season is harve

The valley spirit never dies. It is named the Mysterious Female. And the Doorway of the Mysterious Female is the base from which Heaven and Earth sprang. Wise Men talking Series Lao Zi Says Zi Publications Sdn Bhd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Author note: The statement which lao Zi says are so vague. It probably mean that The valley spirit and the Tao stream are the same, which that it never dies. And from this where the Heaven and Earth Sprang.

He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. He who conquers others is physically strong; he who conquers himself is mighty. Wise Men Talking Series publish by Zi Publications Sdn bhd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a sentence that mean whoever know himself or had mastery over himself are much stronger than person who know other or conquer others. Perhaps this is due to the reason that no one can really conquer or control others other than himself just like a man trying to make it winter season during summer season across the world.

He who knows the masculine but keeps to the feminine is ready to be the ravine under Heaven. Wise Men talking series Lao Zi Says

Heaven is eternal and Earth is everlasting. Heaven and Earth can be eternal and everlasting because they don't exist for themselves, and for this reason they obtain longevity. Wise Men talking series , Lao Zi says from Zi publications sdn bhd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author note: While heaven and eath certainly do alive longer time than most of the human in this earth lifespan in this particular era, perhaps i should just refer it in a way that is more simple to understand. The statement above can be refer to the situation where a human take care of his own well-being simply because they don't exist for themself only. This can be refer to situation such as the breadwinner of the family. When a husband wish to give a better living hood to the family, don't they in a way not only exist for them ownself but are also existing for the sake of their family ?? At one point of our time, we all had for the very least for a second, t

Man follows the way of eart, Earth follows the way of Heaven, Heaven follows the way of Tao, and Tao follows the way of itself. Wise Men talking Series, Lao zi says by Zi publication sdn bhd. Author note: Since Man follow the way of earth, and earth follow the way of heaven and goes on. Perhaps it is better that the man should follow the way of Tao as the Tao follows the way of itself?

Nothing under heaven is softer and weaker than water, but in attacking the hard and strong, no force can compare with it, for nothing can take its place. ----------------------------------------------------------- Author note: This can actually be mean that the opposite of both stone and water. We know that stone can be strong and hard, however if deal by the water which is soft and weaker , it is likely that eventually the water actually can make a hole in the stone. Therefore , in any argument where conflict arise and tension raising, a simple right and gentle words make actually calm the entire fire situation in an instance.