It is Better to Value Peace

The Tao Chapter 31 – My Interpretation

Weapons contribute to violence and violence comes from fear. It is better to value peace.

Would you use words or physical instruments of death to harm yourself? Then why would you do this to another? Ultimately, you share the same origin. Ultimately, he is an extension of you. Ultimately, killing him is killing yourself. So, why would you do this to yourself?

At the base, there is no joy in hurting another—only more fear, therefore, practice compassion. It is better to value peace.

As I read Stephen Mitchell’s translation of the Tao Te Ching daily, I reflect and document my interpretation with the intention of living the Tao.