lao tzu

“Sage” – It’s Not A Herb Throughout the course of human existence, “man” has always considered himself to be the ruler of the world. All other living species were lower in the food chain and therefore are less intelligent and important. After studying the philosophies of Chuang Tzu and Taoism, I wonder whether or not that is actually true. Are we really “better” than the lizard lying on the rock or the fish in the …

…become him that is almost impossible. The average man is then condemned for his ways of life because it is not “virtuous.” He is viewed as being materialistic and “bad.” I believe that in order to become a sage, one cannot look at each specific “item on the list,” but look at the whole picture. One must not be ambitious, should be grateful for the now, and have no desire for fame or anything else.