Tao Te Ching

The Power of Goodness, the Wisdom Beyond Words
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“When he saw temple officials arresting someone who had stolen a bowl from them, Diogenes said, "The great thieves are leading away the little thief."”

Diogenes 412 – 323 BCE
(of Sinope)

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Chapters

Chapter 53
Shameless Thieves

Themes

Crime

Punishment