About Lao Tzu
601 BC – 531 BC
Ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, traditionally the founder of Taoism. The Tao Te Ching, attributed to him, is among the most translated works in world literature.
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“Not to know what happened before you were born is to be a child forever.”
“Our deeds are like children that are born to us; they live and act apart from our own will.”
“The older I grow, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.”
“Old age deprives the intelligent man only of qualities useless to wisdom.”
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.”