Therefore the sage holds to the one and becomes a model for the world. He does not display himself; therefore he shines. He does not assert himself; therefore he is known. He does not boast; therefore he has merit. He does not contend; therefore no one in the world can contend with him.
— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

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Daodejing, Chapter 22

Date / Period

c. 6th-4th century BCE

Category

Strange & Unusual

Source

https://terebess.hu/english/tao/lau.html#c22

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Unverifiable

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