Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu

Philosophy
🇨🇳China
☯️Taoism
Confucianism
✦ Sacred Figure

Lao Tzu is the semi-legendary ancient Chinese philosopher traditionally credited with authoring the Tao Te Ching and founding philosophical Taoism; historical details about his life and dates are uncertain.

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Lifespan
604 – Present
Quotes
8
Influenced
0

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  • 604

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