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  2. Laozi - Wikipedia

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    Laozi has long been identified with the persona Lao Dan (老聃, Lǎo Dān). [6] [7] [8] Dan similarly means "Long-Ear" or "the Long-Eared One". The character 耳 is the Chinese word for 'ear'. [9] Laozi is recorded bearing the courtesy name Boyang (伯 陽, Bóyáng), whose Old Chinese pronunciation has been reconstructed as *pˤrak laŋ. [1]

  3. Tao Te Ching - Wikipedia

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    The Tao Te Ching [note 1] (traditional Chinese: 道德經; simplified Chinese: 道德经) or Laozi is a Chinese classic text and foundational work of Taoism traditionally credited to the sage Laozi, though the text's authorship, date of composition and date of compilation are debated. [7]

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

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    "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" is a common saying that originated from a Chinese proverb. The quotation is from Chapter 64 of the Tao Te Ching ascribed to Laozi, [1] although it is also erroneously ascribed to his contemporary Confucius. [2]

  5. 75 Lao Tzu Quotes About Life, Strength and Courage

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    Lao Tzu (also known as Laozi) was one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history. He's also the author of the Tao Te Ching, a foundational text of Taoism—so it's no wonder we have ...

  6. List of Chinese quotations - Wikipedia

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    Laozi (Chinese: 老子, Pinyin: Lǎozǐ; also transliterated as Laozi, Lao Tse, Laotze, and in other ways) was an ancient Chinese philosopher. According to Chinese tradition, Lao Tzu lived in the 6th century BC, however many historians contend that Laozi actually lived in the 4th century BC, which was the period of Hundred Schools of Thought ...

  7. Three Treasures (Taoism) - Wikipedia

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    Sanbao "three treasures" first occurs in Tao Te Ching chapter 67, which Lin Yutang says contains Laozi's "most beautiful teachings": [1]: 292 . 天下皆謂我道大,似不肖。

  8. Vinegar tasters - Wikipedia

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    In the vinegar tasters picture, Laozi's (Lao Tzu) expression is sweet because of how the teachings of Taoism view existence. Every natural thing is intrinsically good as long as it remains true to its nature. This perspective allows Laozi to experience the taste of vinegar without judging it. "Ah this," he might be thinking, "this is vinegar!"

  9. List of Chinese philosophers - Wikipedia

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    Laozi (Lao Tzŭ), illusive founder of Taoism and author of the Tao te Ching (Book of the Way). Lie Yukou, said to be the author of the Daoist book Liezi; Yang Xiong; Zhang Daoling; Zhang Jue; Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzŭ), mystical and relativistic skeptic. List of Taoists