17th verse of Tao Te Ching from the book "Living the wisdom of the Tao" by Dr. Wayne W Dyer.
With the greatest leader above them, people barely know one exists.
Next comes one whom they love and praise.
Next comes one whom they fear.
Next comes one whom they despise and defy.
When a leader trusts no one, no one trusts him.
The great leader speaks little.
He never speaks carelessly.
He works without self-interest and leaves no trace.
When all is finished, the people say, “We did it ourselves.”
In his book, Dr. Wayne Dyer has written his interpretation of what was written Twenty-Five Hundred years ago by a man named Lao-Tzu who wrote 81 verses that many believe to be the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The basic text of these verses is called the "Tao Te Ching" or "The Great Way." The great scientist, inventor and artist, Leonardo da Vinci was a student of the Tao.
To read about all 81 verses please click here.
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