Thoughts on Tao-TE-Ching

When Americans think of government they tend to think about the confusing and boring side of it. Many also think about the perplexing situations that politicians deal with. If Americans looked at government from the Tao-Te-Ching aspect, they would look at government much differently. The Tao has various meanings, in one way it means “the way”, but it can also mean “the way to live.” The Tao-Te-Ching, written by Lao-Tzu, was understood to be a handbook for politicians. The Tao-Te-Ching ought to be the handbook for not only politicians but Americans as well. Not only does this piece teach about government but also it teaches self-value. This wisdom that is derived from ancient China confronts its readers with a baffling language and a moral experience that is almost personal. In many ways this text bears a resemblance to poetry, there are numerous concealed meanings that have to be closely read and interpreted.
The Tao-Te-Ching can be seen or meant as “the way to live�...