Lao-tzu
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Li ErhLi Er, 6th-century b.c., Chinese philosopher: reputed founder of Taoism.
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(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.”
From New York Times
As Lao-tzu said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.
From Forbes
Or to quote Lao-tzu: "Those who speak do not know, those who know do not speak."
From Project Gutenberg
"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."
From Project Gutenberg
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