Laozi

"What honor can there be without humility? What heights can be reached without being low? The pieces of a chariot are useless unless the work in accordance with the whole A man's life brings nothing unless he lives in accordance with the whole universe Playing one's part in accordance with the universe is true humility So whether you're a gem in the royal court or a stone on the common path If you accept your part with humility the glory of the universe will be yours"

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Source: Lao-tzu: Te-tao ching : a new translation based on the recently discovered Ma-wang-tui texts.

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Laozi

Laozi

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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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