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The Tao Te Ching

 The Tao Te Ching is divided into two books, and each book contains numerous sections
that address and readdress the same topics and images. This feature may be intentional
on the part of an author.
 The concept of tao ("a way") in Tao Te Ching is universal in ancient Chinese philosophy,
some distinction is needed to demonstrate when Lao Tzu is talking about some non-
Taoist idea of a way versus when he is talking about the Taoist idea of the correct way.
 In Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu begins by noting that the Way cannot be accurately explained
or described in words. All of the names for it are "makeshift." To demonstrate this he
tries to describe the Way by using seemingly paradoxical phrases like, "The Way is
empty, yet use will not drain it."
 In the Tao Te Ching, the sage has no dealings with naming, he makes no distinctions
between things or people. Because he makes no distinctions between things or people, the
sage treats all people alike regardless of what "virtues" and "vices" they are said to have.

I Beg of You, Chung Tzu

 I Beg of You, Chung Tzu uses refrain as a figure of speech. Refrain occurs when a
phrase, word, line or group of lines are repeated in a poem at regular intervals. Refrain
helps establish a rhythm and emphasizes on the most important points and ideas.
 I Beg of You, Chung Tzu is a poem translated from “The Book of Songs” by Arthur
Waley. The poem consists of three stanzas each stanza holding eight lines. The poem was
a part of the collection that received Confucius’s blessings because it kindled resentment
against evil and stimulated awareness.
 In I Beg of You, Chung Tzu The poem talks about a girl who is in love with Chung Tzu
but there are many obstacles to their being together. The girl is afraid of his family and
society in addition to the many obstacles planted in her father’s homestead.
 In I Beg of You, Chung Tzu according to Chinese history, Confucianism was not more of
a religion but a social philosophy. It was particularly concerned with the nature of the
relationships especially the morality.