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 suroass 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?
A. Weaker forces usually are defeated by stronger ones
B. Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength
C. More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.
D. It is common for people to tried to stronger forces

1 answer

The most accurate analysis of the teachings of Daoism based on the passage is:

C. More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.

This reflects the idea presented in the passage that softness (or weakness) can effectively overcome hardness (or strength), emphasizing the power of yielding and adaptability rather than direct confrontation.