Lao-Tzu Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The more laws and restrictions there are, the poorer people become."

by:	Lao-Tzu [Li Erh] (570-490 BC) 'Old Sage', Father of Taoism
Source:	Tao Te Ching
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Categories:	Law, Oppression, Poverty
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As evidence for the quote's scope of application accuracy = Amerika. -- Mike, Norwalk
And the Fascists running our country today are passing new laws and restrictions as fast as they can. -- jim k, Austin, Tx
-- Frank C, Phx,Az
Bullshit. -- dick, fort worth 1
I'd love to hear Dick explain how more controls make us more prosperous...but apparently "two syllables" is all he can muster. Well said Dick, you've changed my outlook completely. LOL -- J Carlton, Calgary
Absolutely true and known throughout the ages to be true. Ignorance does not change the fact. -- E Archer, NYC