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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 #5 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Politics and Corruption
“When Sages are rejected as rulers, and the services of the wise are discarded, the people's wealth will increase a hundredfold; for their hearts will all be set on covetousness. When benevolence and rectitude in government are abjured, such will be the height of disorder that the people will revert to their natural qualities of filial piety and compassion, by sheer force of reaction. When ingenuities of luxury and eagerness for gain are renounced, there will be no more robbers—for there will be no accumulations of wealth to be worth stealing.”
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, Chapter 19.
"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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