"He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still."

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About Laozi

Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, is a legendary Chinese philosopher and writer believed to have lived in the 6th century BC. He is the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, a fundamental text of Taoism. Laozi's philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, the basic principle of the universe. His teachings on humility, simplicity, and the natural order have had a profound influence on Chinese thought and culture.

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