"Why are the people starving?-Because their grain..." - Quote by Lao Tzu
Why are the people starving?-Because their grain is being eaten up by the taxesThat's why they're starvingWhy are people rebellious?-Because those above them meddle in their livesThat's why they're rebelliousWhy do people regard death so lightly?-Because they are so involved with their own livingThat's why they regard death so lightlyIn the end,The treasure of life is missed by those who hold onand gained by those who let go
More by Lao Tzu
“If the majority doesn't laugh at you, beware that you must be saying something wrong. When the majority thinks you are a fool, only then is there some possibility of you being a wise man.”
“The more laws that are written, the more criminals are produced.”
“Realize thy Simple Self, Embrace thy Original Nature.”
More on Governance
“We are not in politics to ignore peoples' worries, we are in politics to deal with them.”
“Look, Americans will go for leadership that makes sense. Our job, you know, as public officials, is not to put our finger in the air. Our job is to listen, and then lead.”
“No matter what the cause was and wherever it was, Indian governments must never requisition the services of British soldiers to deal with civil disturbances.”