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Lao Tzu was Chinese semi-legendary chinese philosopher, founder of taoism. Laozi was a legendary Chinese philosopher considered to be the author of the Dào Dé Jīng (Laozi), one of the foundational texts of Taoism. The name, literally meaning 'Old Master', was likely intended to portray an archaic anonymity that could converse with Confucianism. Read more on Wikipedia →

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