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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 >> War and Arms
“Now arms, however beautiful, are instruments of evil omen, hateful, it may be said, to all creatures.
...Those sharp weapons are instruments of evil omen, and not the instruments of the superior man;--he uses them only on the compulsion of necessity. Calm and repose are what he prizes; victory by force of arms is to him undesirable. To consider this desirable would be to delight in the slaughter of men; and he who delights in the slaughter of men cannot get his will in the kingdom.”
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. 31:1-2.
"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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