Forty-Sixth Chapter
Forty-Sixth Chapter Tao-te Ching When the Way (Tao) prevails in the world, Galloping horses fertilize the fields. When the Way does not prevail in the world, Warhorses are bred in the countryside. There is no greater loss than losing the Tao, No greater curse than covetousness, No greater tragedy than discontentment; No greater disaster than wanting more and more. Contentment alone is enough. Indeed, the bliss of eternity can be found in contentment. # As I Understand It: Do you evaluate yourself based on how much wealth you have accumulated or on how content you are? The country that has lost its Way (Tao) evaluates itself on its power, control over other countries and its wealth. It is perpetually preparing its warheads (horses). But the country that is in touch with its Tao uses its horses to tend the fields. For you to understand...
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