The Dhammapada

The foundational text of Taoism in 81 short chapters, translated by James Legge. Reads like a manual for ruling, leading, and living in alignment with the way of things.

Lao Tzu

Sun Tzus thirteen chapters on strategy, deception, terrain, and timing. Written for ancient generals, still applied today to business, leadership, and personal conflict.

Sun Tzu

The Song Celestial, Sir Edwin Arnolds verse translation of Hindu scripture in which Krishna counsels Arjuna on duty, action, and the nature of the self.

Vyasa

Sayings and short dialogues of Confucius, translated by James Legge. Covers ethics, government, family, and what it means to be a person of character.

Confucius