How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Line)
Quote #10
Therefore the sage holds the left part of the contract
But does not demand payment from the other person
Those who have virtue hold the contract
Those without virtue hold the collections
The Heavenly Tao has no favorites
It constantly gives to the kind people (79.4-9)
Again, the TTC takes a lesson from the Tao, which gives to every living thing without expecting anything back. We're all in debt to the Tao, but it's a debt we're not expected to pay. Is it possible to have a society without debt? Or is this just an idealistic dream?