You need to read only the following poems for Lao-Tzu:
1: "Existence is Beyond the Power of Words"
16: "Be utterly humble"
20: "Leave Off Fine Learning!"
29: "Those Who Would Take Over the Earth"
36: "He Who Feels Punctured"
47: "There Is No Need to Run Outside"
74: "Death is No Threat to People"
81: "Real Words Are Not Vain"