Thus it is said:The path into the light seems dark,the path forward seems to go back,the direct path seems long,true power seems weak,true purity seems tarnished,true steadfastness seems changeable,true clarity seems obscure,the greatest are seems unsophisticated,the greatest love seems indifferent,the greatest wisdom seems childish.The Tao is nowhere to be found.Yet it nourishes and completes all things.
Lao Tzu
— Lao Tzu
Semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism
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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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