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Brief author info: Lao-tzu (c. 604-531 b.c.e.) Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism Author of the Tao-te-ching (Way of the Power), chief work of Taoism; little known about his life; advocated detachment, simplicity, and self-sufficiency; taught that humans should recognize their instinctive unity with nature.


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By accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time, but by virtue of love he may rule the world forever.
The best of all rulers is but a shadowy presence to his subjects.
He who is contented is rich.
He who knows others is learned; He who knows himself is wise.
To lead the people, walk behind them.
The journey of a thousand miles starts from beneath one's feet.
The wise man doesn't compete; therefore nobody can compete with him.
The more we give to others, the more we are increased.
Those who are good I treat as good. Those who are not good I also treat as good.
When his (the good ruler's) task is accomplished and his work done, The people all say, "It happened to us naturally."


Political Movements Quote
My interest is not in the capture of power, but in the control of power by the people.


Wisdom Quote
Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.
Funny Quote
Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.
Life Quote
The time we waste trying to find out what life is all about could be spent loving someone and finding out.
Relationship Quote
A woman we love rarely satisfies all our needs, and we deceive her with a woman whom we do not love.

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