Chapter 74
If you do not fear death,
then how can it intimidate you?
If you aren’t afraid of dying,
there is nothing you can not do.
then how can it intimidate you?
If you aren’t afraid of dying,
there is nothing you can not do.
Those who harm others
are like inexperienced boys
trying to take the place of a great lumberjack.
Trying to fill his shoes will only get them seriously hurt.
are like inexperienced boys
trying to take the place of a great lumberjack.
Trying to fill his shoes will only get them seriously hurt.
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This chapter illustrates well the success “formula” of
the 50th Law. “Nihil timendum est,” says Robert Greene. However, one should
note that neither Lao Tzu nor Greene is encouraging wild boldness “for the sake
of thrill.” In fact, this chapter seems to encourage moderate fear.
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