Tao Te Ching 1.) In my opinion, the five most important characteristic values of a Taoist King include acceptance of all things, acting as a loving parent, not interfering with the natural flow of things, a trust of the people, and humility. Let’s begin with discussing the Taoist’s acceptance of all things. Taoists believe that everything is the way it is for a reason, and no one has the right to try to impose …showed first 75 words of 1774 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1774 total…to understand, but if I were able to apply these principals I believe the quality of life would improve greatly, and I would have a profound appreciation for the way things are. The characteristic values of Taoist Kings are extremely wise, and I believe that anyone today could benefit greatly from the readings of Tao Te Ching if they were to make an effort to apply some of the knowledge they gained from the book.