Tao Te Ching

Lao Tzu

13 people recommended it in 9 threads, 2014–2024.

1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 4 recommendations
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Do you recall any book or course that made a topic finally click? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which books have made you introspect? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are the best books you've read that few others have? 2017 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 1 recommendation