from Verse One Hundred EightIn the general course of human life, attention should be minute, while aspiration should be great; knowledge should be round, while action should be straight; abilities should be many, while concerns should be few.~ Wen-tzu: Understanding the Mysteries ~
I'm going to break away from my usual tact in attempting to explain or draw out a key point of this verse. Instead, I will let Lao Tzu explain what he means in regards to these pairs of opposites in the subsequent parts to be posted throughout the day.
Of course, I may throw in an observation or two...or I may not. We'll see. ;>)
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Of course, I may throw in an observation or two...or I may not. We'll see. ;>)
This post is part of a series. For an introduction, go here.
And 108 is an auspicious important number...
ReplyDeleteDo you mean your usual "tact" or "tack?" A tactful tack?
Cheers!