Lao-Tzu's views on human nature are extremely optimistic. He suggests that" if you don't trust people, you make them untrustworthy"( Lao-Tzu 207). In other words, Lao-Tzu believes that people are genuinely good and will always do the right things. People will break the law when said rule or law is put into place. Without knowing of any restrictions, people will not break the law.According to Loa-Tzu, the natural word is perfect and a person who lives according to his nature will act through freedom from openness to all things. He wants to allow each individual as much freedom as possible. Lao-Tzu views humans as very materialistic and selfish. People try the easier more convenient way to get these materialistic pursuits, and the easier way
