rene Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) I've seen all kinds of sayings and "quotes" attributed to Laozi, and they seem to fall into one of three types: 1) direct, 2) inspired by a chapter, and 3) 'aint no way'. LOL The one in the pic below, feels like it may have been 'inspired'...but I can't place which chapter the inspiration might have come from: Any ideas? Thanks! Edited May 28, 2013 by rene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted May 30, 2013 Sorry, no such chapter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted May 30, 2013 You might find something very similar in Chuang Tzu but I know of no translation with that included. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawei Posted May 31, 2013 It may be a paraphrase of even a few lines. I think the general idea is throughout the text. The closest I find is Flowing Hands opening of 65: CHAPTER 65 When the first Sage became enlightened and he became at one with the Dao, he did not try and influence others. For he understood the ways of all things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rene Posted May 31, 2013 Hi guys - thanks for replying. Yeah...thats what I was thinking too but wanted to check with you three (-: It's easy to understand why others would want (or need) to attribute something directly to LZ, and it doesn't bug me as long as it follows the general idea, as this one seems to. Thanks again. warm regards 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites