When the ancient Masters said, "If you want to be given everything, give everything up," they weren't using empty phrases. Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself.
LaoziWhen the worst student hears about the Way, he laughs out loud. If he did not laugh, it would be unworthy of being the Way.
LaoziIf you practice inaction, nothing will be left undone: For the way to acquire lordship over society is by invariably not interfering.
Laozi