Book of tao Quote by Laozi
“The Tao is like a well; used but never used up.”
About This Quote
Source Classic Text: Tao Te Ching, c. 400 BC
The Tao is inexhaustible, providing endless benefit without depletion, like a well that never runs dry.
In simple terms: The Tao gives endless benefits without being used up.
Respect and align with the endless flow of life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- environmental stewardship
- resource management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you use resources sustainably?
- What does “never used up” mean in modern life?
Assuming endless resources can lead to wasteful behavior.