Lao-tzu

[ lou-dzuh ]

noun

1. Li ErhLi Er, 6th-century b.c., Chinese philosopher: reputed founder of Taoism.
2. (italics) Tao Te Ching.

Example Sentences

Bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers shares his favorite reads, from Lao Tzu to Kurt Vonnegut.

From The Daily Beast

"The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind," Lao-tzu taught.

From Project Gutenberg

And as an ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao-tzu, said: "Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish; do not overdo it."

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In one of the few genuine utterances of Lao Tzu which have survived the wreck of time, we find an allusion to a spiritual world.

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Or to quote Lao-tzu: "Those who speak do not know, those who know do not speak."

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