Laozi

"If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants."

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Source: An Essential Part of Being' by Brian Weatherley, November 12, 2010.

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Laozi

Laozi

Philosopher

Laozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of Taoism, known for his influential work 'Tao Te Ching', which explores the nature of existence and harmony.

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