“The value comes from what is there, but the use comes from what is not there.”
Quote by Laozi
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Laozi
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. more
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Source: Daodejing: A Literal-critical Translation
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