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THE HIGHESTGOOD ISLIKE WATER.— LAO TZU · TAO TE CHING 8

Shown on Gold. Printed across the chest.

The highest good is like water.

Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching 8

$50

2 pieces 10% off, 3 pieces 15%, 4 or more 20%. Free US shipping on everything.

Tee
Color: Gold
SizeSize guide

Made to order in 2–5 business days, then 3–5 business days to arrive. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas.

The source
"上善若水。"

Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching 8. Translated from the original Chinese by Spartan Surfers.

Chinese: 上善若水

Chinese: Wang Bi edition via zh.wikisource.

The Greek text is public domain. The English on the shirt is our own rendering of it.

The marks
  • Our coordinates printed on the left sleeve
  • The full-color Spartan Surfers helmet on the right sleeve

Accent color on Gold: Navy.

The tee

Shaka Wear SHMHSS Max Heavyweight

  • 7.5 oz 100% USA cotton, made in the USA
  • Oversized, relaxed fit with a slight drop shoulder
  • Stretch-proof 1 in collar
  • Double-needle stitching at neck, sleeves and hem
  • Direct-to-garment print

Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low or hang dry, do not iron the print.

Shipping and returns

Free shipping to every US address, with tracking.

Misprinted, damaged or defective? Email us within 30 days with a photo and we replace it or refund you.

Full shipping and returns policy

Lao Tzu

6th century BC

Keeper of the archives at the Zhou court, by tradition the author of the Tao Te Ching: eighty-one short chapters on water, softness and knowing when to stop.

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