Towards understanding the transition then, from Matriarchal to Patriarchal, and now: Patriarchal to harmony of the two giving birth to an, as yet, unknown social well-being. “In the beginning there was as yet no moral or social order. Men knew their mothers only, not their fathers. When hungry, they searched for food; when satisfied, they […]
Note to Self: Six in the third place means:Hidden lines.One is able to remain persevering.If by chance you are in the service of a king,Seek not works, but bring to completion. If a man is free of vanity he is able to conceal his abilities and keep them from attracting attention too soon; thus he […]
Sun and moon rely on the Tao of Heaven; Thus can their shining be long lasting. The four seasons change and transform; Thus can their production of beings long endure. The holy sage remains long lasting in his way of life; Then all things under Heaven are transformed to completion. Contemplate the Tao of Long […]
Under Heaven, only the person possessing the most complete sincerity and trustworthiness is able to fully develop his true nature. If one is able to fully develop his true nature, he is able to fully develop the nature of other people. If one is able to fully develop the nature of other people, he is […]
“There is truth, my boy. But the doctrine you desire, absolute, perfect dogma that alone provides wisdom, does not exist. Nor should you long for a perfect doctrine, my friend. Rather, you should long for the perfection of yourself. The deity is within you, not in ideas and books. Truth is lived, not taught.” ― […]
What is Danger? It arises when one is satisfied with his security and neglects danger. What is to Perish? It arises when one is satisfied with his survival and neglects death. What is Disorder? It arises when one is satisfied with things in order and neglects disorder. Therefore the superior person does not forget danger […]
However men may differ in disposition and in education, the foundations of human nature are the same in everyone. And every human being can draw in the course of his education from the inexhaustible wellspring of the divine in man’s nature. But here likewise two dangers threaten: a man may fail in his education to […]
The Uncarved 