"The Tao" by Lao-Tzu
“Therefore the sage manages affairs
without action and spreads doctrines without words. All things arise, and he does not turn away
from them. He produces them but does not
take possession of them. He acts but
does not rely on his own ability. He
accomplishes his task but does not claim credit for it. It is precisely because he does not claim
credit that his accomplishment remains with him.” (Lao-Tzu).
This quote from Lao-Tzu illustrates
some of the qualities that a person who exemplifies the Tao would have. A person who is connected with the Tao does
not need to use words to spread doctrines (i.e. proselytizing). This is because the Tao is not boastful or
arrogant. It is a zen-like state. By exemplifying the Tao, others will
naturally be inclined to follow you.
The Tao places an emphasis on accepting things as they come, instead of
trying to change or avoid things. A
person connected to the Tao would perform good deeds but not try to take credit
for them, because the deeds should be attributed to the Tao. If a
person were to claim credit for his or her accomplishments, those
accomplishments would become tainted by boastfulness or pride, which are both
counter-productive to the Tao.
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