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.
Example Sentences
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As Lao-tzu said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.
From Forbes • Oct. 17, 2014
He quotes everyone from Lao-tzu to Ghandi to Jerry Garcia to Eckhart Tolle to the business guru Stephen Covey.
From New York Times • May 16, 2013
A journey of a thousand miles, said Chinese Philosopher Lao-tzu, must begin with a single step.
From Time Magazine Archive
Believing with Lao-tzu, the founder of Taoism, that inspiration comes in a flash and cannot be long sustained, the Ch'an painter worked in monochrome "as if a whirlwind possessed his hand."
From Time Magazine Archive
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 State of the Union Address by Reagan, Ronald
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