Now if one is fearless but has no love
abundant but has no moderation
rises up but has no humility
Surely he is doomed
– From Verse 67 of Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu as translated by Jonathan Star
How often do we long for courage, abundance, and power? Yet when we see others who have one or all of these are they truly happy or admirable? How would Paris Hilton, Donald Trump, and Rod Blagojevich rate in Lao Tzu’s mind?