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According to Chinese tradition, Lao Tzu lived in the 6th century BCE. Lao Tzu was a central figure in Chinese culture, and is widely considered the Father of taoism, and author of the Tao Te Ching. This book is a compliation of Lao Tzu s most seminal philosophies, translated... Read Full Overview

The Tao which can be expressed in words is not the eternal Tao; the name which can be uttered is not its eternal name. Without a name, it is the Beginning of Heaven and Earth; with a name, it is the Mother of all things. Only one who is eternally free from earthly passions can... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

A prose translation of the Tao that focuses on bringing out the subtlety and depth of the classic Way.Most translations of the famous Way and Virtue (Dao De Jing/Tao Te Ching) focus on the poetics and depth of the original. In contrast, Giles' translation focuses on telling stories... Read Full Overview

The Sayings of Lao Tzu is a book that was first published in 1904 and is a collection of aphorisms and teachings attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu. The book contains a series of short, pithy sayings that offer insights into the nature of the universe, the... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview