Wisdom to Gain
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Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching’s Teachings (circa 6th century B.C.), like the Chinese divination manual “I Ching” or “Book of Changes” (circa 1000 B.C.), can be considered, from a philosophical perspective, as a tractate or manual, written in verses, offering prudent guidance to those in pursuit of common sense wisdom. This poem, “Wisdom to Gain,” suggests that a seeker’s consultation of the Tao Te Ching’s eighty one verses or “chapters,” can indeed provide timely comfort to those who seek it. more »
Written on November 28, 2021
Submitted by karlcfolkes on November 28, 2021
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Scheme | XAXA XBXB |
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 192 |
Words | 41 |
Stanzas | 2 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4 |
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