Benjamin Hoff

But the basic Taoism that we are concerned with here is simply a particular way of appreciating, learning from, and working with whatever happens in everyday life. ”

As any old Taoist walking out of the woods can tell you, simple-minded does not necessarily mean stupid. ”

Pooh is able to accomplish what he does because he is simpleminded. ”

Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet. ”

Well, it takes all kinds to make a mess. ”

From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living is happiness. ”

Under Confucianism, the use of precisely measured court music, prescribed steps, actions, and phrases all added up to an extremely complex system of rituals, each used for a particular purpose at a particular time. ”

It means that Tao doesn't force or interfere with things, but lets them work in their own way, to produce results naturally. Then whatever needs to be done is done. ”