The Tao Te Ching is a book of ancient Chinese wisdom, written probably about 6,000 BC by Lao Tzu. Having read it multiple times now, I can see how its language and poetry might seem nonsensical to some people; for me, I always feel like its wisdom bypasses my logical mind and implants itself directly into my soul. I always feel peaceful when I read it — which, for me, is plenty reason enough to read it over and over again.