Lao Tzu Quotes


Exterminate learning and there will be no more worries.


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Lao Tzu, c. 604-531 BC, Chinese Philosopher & Founder of Taoism, Tao Te Ching

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This quotation split the liberal thought and the feminists of the day. On the one hand he compared women to savages in their intellectual development. However, he clearly attributed that fact to the lack of opportunity for both.


Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu
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  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Profession: Philosopher

Lao Tzu (/ˈlaʊˈtsuː/ or /ˈlaʊˈdzʌ/), also rendered as Laozi (UK: /ˈlaʊˈzɪə/; US: /ˈlaʊˈtsiː/; Chinese: 老子, Mandarin: [làu̯.tsɹ̩]; commonly translated as "Old Master") and Lao-Tze (/ˈlaʊˈdzeɪ/), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions.