Question
Read the following passage from the Tao Te Ching:
“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?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
It is common for people to yield to stronger forces.
“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?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
It is common for people to yield to stronger forces.
Answers
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The most accurate analysis of the teachings of Daoism based on the passage is:
**More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.**
This reflects the core concept in the passage that emphasizes the effectiveness of softness and weakness (as represented by water) in overcoming hardness and strength, illustrating the principle of yielding as a powerful strategy in the Daoist philosophy.
**More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.**
This reflects the core concept in the passage that emphasizes the effectiveness of softness and weakness (as represented by water) in overcoming hardness and strength, illustrating the principle of yielding as a powerful strategy in the Daoist philosophy.