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Tao Te Ching

Lao Tzu

Written in the 6th century BC — a brief, poetic meditation on the nature of existence, leadership, and the art of effortless action.

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The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.

Lao Tzu

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Written in the 6th century BC — a brief, poetic meditation on the nature of existence, leadership, and the art of effortless action. One of the most translated books in existence.

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Written in the 6th century BC by Laozi, the Tao Te Ching is the fundamental text of Taoism — a brief, poetic meditation on the nature of existence, leadership, and the art of effortless action. One of the most translated books in existence.

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Written in the 6th century BC — a brief, poetic meditation on the nature of existence, leadership, and the art of effortless action. One of the most translated books in existence.

What is Tao Te Ching about?

Written in the 6th century BC by Laozi, the Tao Te Ching is the fundamental text of Taoism — a brief, poetic meditation on the nature of existence, leadership, and the art of effortless action. One of the most translated books in existence.

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