Tao Te Ching Verse 20: Side-Stepping the Hype

Send us a textTao Te Ching Verse 20Translated by James LeggeWhen we renounce learning we have no troubles.The (ready) 'yes,' and (flattering) 'yea;'--Small is the difference they display.But mark their issues, good and ill;--What space the gulf between shall fill?What all men fear is indeed to be feared; but how wide and without endis the range of questions (asking to be discussed)!The multitude of men look satisfied and pleased; as if enjoying afull banquet, as if mounted on a tower in sprin...