Lao-Tzu, [Li Erh] (570-490 BC) 'Old Sage', Father of Taoism Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Lao-Tzu Quote “The more laws and restrictions there are, the poorer people become.”Lao-Tzu ~ Lao-Tzu [Li Erh] (570-490 BC) 'Old Sage', Father of TaoismTao Te Ching Law , Oppression , Poverty Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/23/13 As evidence for the quote's scope of application accuracy = Amerika. Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 1/23/13 And the Fascists running our country today are passing new laws and restrictions as fast as they can. Reply Frank C, Phx,Az 1/23/13 Reply dick, fort worth 1/23/13 Bullshit. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 1/24/13 I'd love to hear Dick explain how more controls make us more prosperous...but apparently "two syllables" is all he can muster. Well said Dick, you've changed my outlook completely. LOL Reply E Archer, NYC 1/24/13 Absolutely true and known throughout the ages to be true. Ignorance does not change the fact. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Lao-Tzu quote is found in these categories: Law quotes Oppression quotes Poverty quotes About Lao-Tzu Bio of Lao-Tzu Quotations by Lao-Tzu Books by/about Lao-Tzu Lao-Tzu videos Lao-Tzu on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Lao-Tzu