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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 #39 on Political Struggle Quotes >> State and Coercion
“He who would assist a lord of men in harmony with the Tao will not assert his mastery in the kingdom by force of arms. Such a course is sure to meet with its proper return.
Wherever a host is stationed, briers and thorns spring up. In the sequence of great armies there are sure to be bad years.”
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. 30:1-2.
"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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