This elegant hardback edition of Tao Te Ching features full-color illustrations of traditional Chinese artwork. Written 2,500 years ago, this foundational text of Eastern philosophy emphasizes simplicity, humility, and ?non-action? through its profound, poetic verses. The illustrations beautifully highlight the timeless wisdom and subtle guidance of the text. The Ancient Wisdom Library series offers compact hardback editions of classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, combining timeless wisdom with striking full-color illustrations, ideal for both scholars and enthusiasts.