{"product_id":"tao-wisdom-great-quotes-from-the-ancient-chinese-way-of-virtue-hardcover","title":"Tao Wisdom: Great Quotes from the Ancient Chinese Way of Virtue - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLao Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAbbie Headon\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this selection of Taoist quotations is the perfect compact volume of quotes to inspire readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe who boasts of what he will do, succeeds in nothing. - \u003ci\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo 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 \u003ci\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/i\u003e, 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, \u003ci\u003eTao Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Trapp is the author of Chinese Characters, Chinese Proverbs and also has translated a new edition of Sun Tzu's The Art of War. A Chinese language graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, he teaches and translates Mandarin and is a former Education Officer at the British Museum. \u003cbr\u003eAbbie 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 Zen Wisdom, Tao Wisdom, and The Power of Yes. She is a Bookseller Rising Star and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and you can find her online at @abbieheadon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 6.4 x 4.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44502644883542,"sku":"9781838866426","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5138\/4918\/files\/h3PIGfwcx-9781838866426.webp?v=1776264710","url":"https:\/\/www.sourceandsage.com\/products\/tao-wisdom-great-quotes-from-the-ancient-chinese-way-of-virtue-hardcover","provider":"Source \u0026 Sage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}