• I would like to discuss the concept of “The One” in chapters 39 and 42.—PW

• Is contentment what one should strive for above all else? (chapter 46)—BF

• Chapter 46 -- “The worst calamity is the desire to acquire. And so those who know the contentment of contentment are always content.” Any thoughts?—AR

• Chapter 47 was obviously the inspiration behind the lyrics of the Beatles’ song “The Inner Light.” Do you agree that to travel and learn makes you less knowledgeable?—WF

• On page 50 (ch. 47), Laozi mentions that “the farther one goes, the less one knows” is this a valid statement? It seems to go against the Socratic principle of a pluralistic education, what are your opinions of this?—EA

• Ch. 47: Compare with Plato’s metaphor that drags a prisoner from a cave--can our way of observation hinder our ultimate understanding of the world? (The great vessel takes long to perfect.)—PY

• Page 52, Chapter 49- In my opinion, this is the best chapter to explain how to act towards others.—SM

• Ch. 57: Discuss in regard to Wabash’s Gentleman’s rule.—PY

• “Those good at conquering their enemies never confront them.” (Chapter 68)—JC

• Ch. 68—KH

• Ch. 71—Laozi: To know that one does not know is best. Socrates:“I know one thing, that I know nothing”—PY