It is true that in the history of human thinking the most fruitful developments take place at those points where two different lines of thought meet. These lines may have their roots in different human cultures, different times, different cultural environments, or different religious traditions.

If they meet; if they are at least so much related to each other that a real interaction can take place, then one may hope that new and interesting developments may follow.

Werner Heisenberg

3.13.2011

TAO 17- Who Will Lead Us?

The best leaders are those the people hardly know exist.
The next best is a leader who is loved and praised.
Next comes the one who is feared.
The worst one is the leader that is despised.

If you don't trust the people,

they will become untrustworthy.

The best leaders value their words, and use them sparingly.

When she has accomplished her task,
the people say, "Amazing:
we did it, all by ourselves!"

If we, as a race of hominids, are to change the race to destruction, we need to quietly and quickly educate others to our peril.  Politics, cap and trade, media hysteria, red/blue BS, and debate over scientific research won’t accomplish anything.  Only those who understand can lead the rest of the herd back from the cliff edge.  The greatest good is done one-on-one behind the scene in quiet.

The mentor in your life won’t be known to the masses.

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