Teng Mu

Teng Mu (1247-1306) was a Chinese writer, poet and editor. He is known for editorship of An Illustrated Account of the Grotto Heavens of Mt Ta-ti. This work explores spiritual traditions of the area surrounding the central shrine of Sung dynasty emperors.

Wisdom & Quotes

• In the beginnings of mankind, probably no one was pleased about becoming king. If someone was unlucky enough to win the hearts of the people, he could not really refuse the throne.

- 'Po-ya Ch'in ' ( The Lute of Po-ya)

• If the ruler claims as his own what people desire, and retains for himself alone what everyone longs for, he teaches the people to steal and deceive by his example.

- 'Po-ya Ch'in ' ( The Lute of Po-ya)

• A successful rebel is called 'emperor'; one who fails is just a 'rebel'.

- 'Po-ya Ch'in ' ( The Lute of Po-ya)

Ibn Ataallah