There is a thing inherent and ...

There is a thing inherent and natural which existed before heaven and earth. Motionless and fathomless, It stands alone and never changes; It pervades everywhere and never becomes exhausted. It may be regarded as the Mother of the Universe. I do not know its name. If I am forced to give It a name, I call it Tao, and I name it as supreme.

There is a thing inherent and natural which existed before heaven and earth. Motionless and fathomless, It stands alone and never changes; It pervades everywhere and never becomes exhausted. It may be regarded as the Mother of the Universe. I do not know its name. If I am forced to give It a name, I call it Tao, and I name it as supreme.

Quotes from the same author

New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.