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Laozi, also known as Lao Dan, was a renowned ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of the Taoist school of thought. His birth and death dates are approximately 604 BC to 531 BC. Laozi advocated for顺应自然 (yielding to nature) and the principle of non-action (wu wei), which had a profound impact on Chinese philosophy, culture, and politics.

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“Purity and stillness give the correct law to all under heaven.”

Giving Law Heaven Purity Stillness

Book:Tao Te Ching

Source: Tao Te Ching

“If you would take, you must first give.”

Ifs Giving Firsts Compassion Intelligence Chinese Philosopher

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“All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.”

Giving Sea Humility Flow Streams Tao Te Ching Leadership Tao Te Ching

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“There is a thing inherent and natural which existed before heaven and earth. Motionless and fathomless, It stands alone and never changes; It pervades everywhere and never becomes exhausted. It may be regarded as the Mother of the Universe. I do not know its name. If I am forced to give It a name, I call it Tao, and I name it as supreme.”

Ifs Knows Giving May Earth Mother Universe Names Heaven Natural Supreme Inherent Exhausted Tao Never Change Heaven And Earth Stand Alone

Book:Tao Tê Ching

Source: Tao Tê Ching

“Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory. - Diane Arbus By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.”

Ifs World Giving Feels Trying Looks Done Winning Results Behinds Victory Edges Winner Let It Go How You Feel

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“The more we give to others, the more we are increased.”

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“Sages do not accumulate for themselves. The more they give to others, the more they possess of their own. The way of Heaven is to benefit others and not to injure.”

Way Giving Heaven Benefits Possession Sage

Author:Laozi

“What man has more than enough and gives it to the world? Only the man of Tao.”

Men World Giving Enough He Man Generosity Tao Tao Te Ching Leadership

Book:Tao Te Ching

Source: Tao Te Ching

About the Author

Born: 604 BC
Died: 531 BC
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 1313

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