Why do the people think so little of death?
Because the rulers demand too much of life.
Therefore the people take death lightly.


Tao Te Ching [道德经] (ed. Vintage, 1997) - ISBN: 9780679776192

Lao Tzu Quotes

Why do the people think so little of death? Because the rulers demand too much of life. Therefore the people take death lightly.

Why do the people think so little of death? Because the rulers demand too much of life. Therefore the people take death lightly.

Why do the people think so little of death? Because the rulers demand too much of life. Therefore the people take death lightly.

Why do the people think so little of death? Because the rulers demand too much of life. Therefore the people take death lightly.