Biography
Laozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism.
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Quotes by Laozi
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道可道，非常道。名可名，非常名。
The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name.
— Unknown
Source: Tao Te Ching
千里之行，始于足下。
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
— Unknown
Source: Tao Te Ching
上善若水，水善利万物而不争。
The highest good is like water, which benefits all things and does not compete.
— Unknown
Source: Tao Te Ching
知人者智，自知者明。
Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is enlightenment.
— Unknown
Source: Tao Te Ching
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