Lao tzu quotes

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          Lao tzu contribution to philosophy

        1. Why did lao tzu leave his position with the ruling dynasty?
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          5. Laozi

          Semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism

          For the book also known as Laozi, see Tao Te Ching.

          Laozi (), also romanized as Lao Tzuamong other ways, was a semi-legendary Chinese philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching (Laozi), one of the foundational texts of Taoism alongside the Zhuangzi.

          The name, literally meaning 'Old Master', was likely intended to portray an archaic anonymity that could converse with Confucianism. Modern scholarship generally regards his biographical details as later inventions, and his opus a collaboration.

          Traditional accounts addend him as Li Er, born in the 6th-century BC state of Chu during China's Spring and Autumn period (c. 770 – c. 481 BC). Serving as the royal archivist for the Zhou court at Wangcheng (modern Luoyang), he met and impressed Confucius (c. 551 – c. 479 BC) on one occasion, composing the Tao Te Ching in a single session before retiring into the western