Deep Quotes
Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.
"Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
The passage proposes denying harmful forces the opposition that feeds them.
Key takeaway:
Consider whether a reaction is intensifying a conflict.
Origin of the quote
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 60, Stephen Mitchell version.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe exact two-line formulation appears in this modern translation’s discussion of governing. It should not be read as a guarantee that every harm disappears unaided.
