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“Stretch the bow to the very full, and you will wish you had stopped in time.”

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Laozi

Laozi, traditionally attributed to the 6th-century BC philosopher Laozi, is a core text of Taoism. It consists of a series of short, poetic verses that discuss the nature of the cosmos, the role of the Tao (the Way), and the principles of living in harmony with the natural world. more

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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. more

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