Laozi:

No thought, no action, no movement, total stillness: only thus can one manifest the true nature and law of things... and at last become one with heaven and earth.

— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

Context

Tao Te Ching, Chapter 16 (interpretation)

Date / Period

c. 6th-4th century BCE

Source

https://www.azquotes.com/quote/117909

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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