Why it endured
81 verses on the Way and its power — the most translated book in world history after the Bible. Lao Tzu's vision of effortless action, humility, and harmony with nature offers a counterweight to Western goal-orientation that has found new relevance in the modern world.
What they're saying
4 people recommend this book
Naval RavikantEntrepreneur & philosopher
“The Tao Te Ching is one of the most misunderstood and wisest books ever written. Read it, then read it again.”
Nassim Nicholas TalebAuthor & risk analyst
“Lao Tzu understood antifragility before anyone gave it a name. Wu wei is the original via negativa.”
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Tim FerrissAuthor & investor
“The Tao Te Ching is one of those books that reveals itself differently every time you read it.”
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PewDiePieContent creator & book reviewer
“Ancient Chinese wisdom condensed into 100 pages. Some passages are just brilliant.”
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