As Lao-Tzu has quoted, Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. In other words, less is more. If everyone were to live in a peaceful, small town, then wars and fighting would no longer exist. Governments are the reason for strife and upheaval in society and as a result, pacifism is practices by Taoists. The life of a child is ideal in the minds of the Taoists.
Children do nothing but live and in return receive care, food, and clothing.
Pomp and glory are to be despised. As stated above, the Taoists are intent on living a peaceful life away from the overvalued spotlight. Pride is evil and comes with attaining pomp and glory. It is much more favorable in the Taoist religion to be humble and modest. A main belief in Taoism is to focus on the now.