The Tao Te Ching by Laozi

matchless of the teachings of the Tao is that everything be retentives to the Tao. In Chapter 9 of the Tao Te Ching, Laozi says that desire should be express because everything is part of the Tao and that in ordinance to live by the Tao there must be proportion between Yin and Yang.\n\n peerless(a) should obturate in cod sequence\nRather than gorge it to the brim.\nWhen a point is too sharp,\nIts sting give notice non remain too long.\nWhen a hall is full of atomic number 79 and jade,\nNobody can observe them long;\nWhen a populace of wealth and rank is arrogant,\nHe is looking for a misfortune upon himself;\nWhen one succeeds and subsequently retires,\nHe follows the authentic way of Heaven. - Laozi\n\nThe means of the Tao, Chapter 9, is the need for moderation (limitation) of desires. winning moderation in what you piddle and not being profligate to obtain much because it is not good. in spite of appearance the Tao this means exit with the flow of things an d not arrive at for more because that is the nature of things. Within Chapter 9 the line One should s gain in due time rather than fill it to the brim (pg 81, line 1-2) is tell to know your limits. To not mesh on more than what you should, tho to do the right measure and even taking on less is better than taking on more. This is because when taking on more you tend to onslaught your cup meaning that you leave behind take on more than you can handle which whitethorn lead you to trouble.\nThe next line, When a point is too sharp, its acuity cannot remain too long (pg 81, lines 3-4) is saying that continuing sharpening a blade go out in the end leading it to become dull. When compared to conduct this could mean that continuing doing something and it get out at long last lose its interests. It can also mean that adept because you are good at something and are at the top doesnt necessary means that you will always be at the top, someone will eventually surpass you. The fin al line, When one succeeds and subsequently retires, he follows the true way of Heaven. means that one time you have ac...