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Lao Tzu
- Profession: Philosopher
Laozi (also spelled Lao-Tzu; Lao-tze) was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is best known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, but he is also revered as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. Although a legendary figure, he is usually dated to around the 6th century BC and reckoned a contemporary of Confucius, but some historians contend that he actually lived during the Warring States period of the 5th or 4th century BC. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi is claimed by both the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern commonfolk of the Li family as a founder of their lineage. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.
Lao Tzu said
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.
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A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.
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Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
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When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.
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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
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The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
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Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to'.
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The best fighter is never angry.
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