Monday, January 28, 2013

Beginning, Lao Tzu (老子)


合抱之木,生於毫末;九層之臺,起於累土;千里之行,始於足下。

- 老子, 道德經 64

The tree which fills the arms grew from the tiniest sprout; the tower of nine storeys rose from a small heap of earth; the journey of a thousand miles commenced with a single step.

- Laozi (老子, 604 BC-? )


Proverb

Synonym

¶ A journey of a thousand miles must begin with the first step. or High buildings have low foundations. or Step by step one goes a long way.

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