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Lao-tzu

(Pinyin) Lao-tse,

[lou-dzuh]

noun

  1. Li ErhLi Er, 6th-century b.c., Chinese philosopher: reputed founder of Taoism.

  2. (italics),  Tao Te Ching.



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Nearby is a giant statue of Lao-tzu, the founder of Taoism, who is worshiped here as a “green god.”

As Lao-tzu said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.

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

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

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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