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Father of Taoism, Ancient Chinese Philosopher, Libertarian and Anti-state Theorist, Writer, and Critic of Confucian Culture
: 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 and traditional Chinese religions. A semi-legendary figure, Laozi is usually portrayed as a 6th-century BCE contemporary of Confucius in the Spring and Autumn period. (From: Wikipedia.org.)
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Quote #14 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Masters and Cruelty
“In the highest antiquity, the people did not know that there were rulers. In the next age they loved them and praised them. In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them.”
Source: "Tao Teh King," or, "The Tao and Its Characteristics," by Lao Tzu, circa 600, BC, translated by James Legge, using the translation by Frederic H. Balfour as a secondary reference for obscure points. Part 1, Ch. 17:1.
"Tao Teh King," or, "The Tao and Its Characteristics," by Lao Tzu, circa 600, BC, translated by James Legge, using the translation by Frederic H. Balfour as a secondary reference for obscure points.
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