Lao-Tzu
Lao-tzu, which means the old or venerable wise man, is a mysterious character if we consider the uncertainties concerning his real existence, the period of his life, the virtues which the mystical Taoists endowed him with. Lao-tzu is attributed with the writing of the Tao-Te Ching, (tao-meaning the way of all life, te-meaning the fit use of life by men, and ching-meaning text or classic). Various versus from the Tao-Te Ching, were translated into the English language and are now appreciated by many of his readers. Among many examples is the book A World of Ideas, by Lee A. Jacobus, whom illustrates the great philosopher Lao-Tzu’s thoughts and ideas.
Lao-tzu greatly believed in good government, being a passive leader, not feeling superior to the people, moral behavior, and looking beyond material things. One verse that emphasizes how Lao-tzu feels is verse 80, which says the following:
If a country is governed wisely,
its inhabitants will be content.
They enjoy the labor of......
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