Tao Te Ching Verse 41: Laughing at the Tao

Send us a textTao Te Ching Verse 41translated by Charles JohnstonWhen those of the highest order of learning hear the Way declared, they follow it with zeal.When those of the second order of learning have heard the Way declared, they now follow it, now lose it.When those of the lowest order of learning have heard the Way declared, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh at it, it would not deserve to be called the Way.Therefore those of old said:He who has the understanding of the Way, seems ...