Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: Lao Tzu is one of the most influential figures in ancient Chinese philosophy, best known as the traditional author of the 'Tao Te Ching', a short but deeply influential collection of teachings about life, nature, leadership and human behavior. Although many details about his life remain uncertain, his ideas have influenced generations of thinkers and continue to attract readers around the world. The name Lao Tzu is commonly translated as 'Old Master'. Traditional accounts place him in ancient China around the sixth century BCE and describe him as a contemporary of Confucius. According to legend, Lao Tzu served as an archivist in the royal court of Zhou before eventually leaving society in search of a quieter life. Much of this story is difficult to verify, and historians continue to debate whether Lao Tzu was a single historical person or a figure representing a longer philosophical tradition.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE 'TAO'
