“Nothing in the world is softer and weaker than water.
Yet, in attacking the hard and strong, nothing can surpass it.
Because nothing can exchange places with it, Use weakness to overcome strength.
Use softness to overcome hardness.
None in the world do not know this.
But none can practice it.”
Which is an accurate analysis of the teachings of Daoism based on this passage?
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It is common for people to yield to stronger forces.
It is common for people to yield to stronger forces.
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
Weaker forces usually are defeated by stronger ones.
Weaker forces usually are defeated by stronger ones.
More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.
More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.
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The most accurate analysis of the teachings of Daoism based on the passage from the Tao Te Ching is:
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
This option aligns closely with the passage's emphasis on the idea that while many are aware of the principle that softness and weakness can prevail against hardness and strength, very few are able to actually practice this principle in their lives.
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