“The people suffer from famine because of the multitude of taxes consumed by their superiors. It is through this that they suffer famine.”
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The Tao Te Ching, Eighty-one Maxims from the Father of Taoism
This book is a collection of eighty-one short maxims attributed to Laozi, the legendary founder of Taoism. It explores concepts such as the natural order, the importance of humility, and the value of living in accordance with the Tao, or the 'Way'. more
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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: Hua Hu Ching: Teachings of Lao Tzu