People are by nature untrustworthy. An indescribable force governs the universe. Government should be virtuous. People should not strive for riches or power. Extremes cannot exist for long.
Harsh laws are necessary to keep peace.
Closure Select a few students to reflect on what they believe could have been the long range impact of these beliefs on Chinese history. Supplement The introduction to a short book called The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff may help in providing further philosophical explanations of Daoism. Go to Culture in Ming China .