Tao Wisdom
Great Quotes from the Ancient Chinese Way of Virtue
Will be published approx. on 14. February 2026
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-83886-642-6 (ISBN)
Description
He who boasts of what he will do, succeeds in nothing. - Tao Te Ching No understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, science and politics. And it was in the Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, that the fundamental beliefs of Taoism were first gathered by the sage Laozi. This short book went on to influence Chinese philosophy, religion and politics for thousands of years afterwards. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, Tao Wisdom offers more than 80 succinct quotes from key Taoist figures, with advice on how to live a simple, peaceful and harmonious life, and how to rid oneself of desires and free society of institutions that promote greed.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Product notice
Imitation cloth
Illustrations
Halftones, color; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 163 mm
Width: 122 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83886-642-6 (9781838866426)
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Persons
Lao Tzu, or Laozi, is an honorific title meaning 'Old Master', and it is unlikely that the Tao Te Ching or Daodejing was written by one person, but if he did exist, his name was Li Er. Traditionally written in the sixth century BCE, there are a number of ancient text sources that have been used to compile this version. Abbie Headon is a writer and editor who has worked across a wide range of publishing roles and genres, including self-help, popular science, memoir, fiction, and humour. Her books include Poetry First Aid Kit, The Power of Yes, LEGO Build Yourself Happy and The Periodic Table Illustrated. She is a Bookseller Rising Star and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and you can find her online at @abbieheadon.
Content
Introduction 1. The Mystery of the Dao 2. Not-Doing 3. Removing Desire 4. The Infinite Dao 5. Cultivating Emptiness 6. The Spirit of the Valley 7. Self Through Selflessness 8. Avoiding Conflict 30 9. Recognizing Sufficiency 10. Potential of the Dao 11. The Power of the Insubstantial 12. Subjugation of Desire 13. Avoidance of Danger 14. The Essence of the Dao 15. Qualities of the Dao 16. Returning to Origin 17. The Natural Order 18. Neglecting the Dao 19. Diminishing the Self 20. Different from Others 21. The Origin of All Things 22. Restraint and Completion 23. Trust in the Dao 24. Left-over Food & Aimless Journeys 25. Natural Order 26. Gravity and Temperance 27. Deftness and Enlightenment 28. A River Valley to the World 29. Avoiding Extremes 30. Accordance with the Dao