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Biography: Laozi is known for founding Taoism and writing the "Tao Te Ching." An ... more Biography: Laozi is known for founding Taoism and writing the "Tao Te Ching." An ancient Chinese philosopher, he emphasized living in harmony with the Tao, or the fundamental nature of the universe. His teachings advocate simplicity, humility, and non-action, profoundly influencing Chinese thought and culture. less

"The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself, The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself. The Way of Heaven does one good but never does one harm. The Way of the Sage is to act but not to compete."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Spirituality, Compassion, Selflessness

"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power."

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"I have three precious things, which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Leadership, Humility, Selflessness

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Perseverance, Determination

"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

Tags: Philosophy, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Happiness, Inner peace

"When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

Tags: Wisdom, Mindfulness, Positivity, Happiness, Inner peace

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."

Tags: Empowerment, Leadership, Influence, Selflessness, Teamwork

"If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence."

Tags: Philosophy, Personal development, Life lessons, Understanding, Intelligence

"Music in the soul can be heard by the universe."

Tags: Inspiration, Spirituality, Emotion, Music, Soul

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-discovery, Change, Identity, Transformation

"He who knows himself is enlightened."

Tags: Personal growth, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Personal development

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."

Tags: Love, Confidence, Compassion, Communication, Positive thinking

"One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him."

Tags: Self-awareness, Perspective, Understanding, Communication, Conflict

"He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened."

Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Self-discovery

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