When one is at ease with himself, one is near Tao.

Zhuang Zhou

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Topic

Inner peace Self-assurance

Author

Zhuang Zhou

Source

Zhuang Zhou

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

Chinese

Time

221 BC 220s BC 3rd century BC

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

China Asia

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Citation

Zhou, Zhuang. 莊子 [Zhuangzi]. c. 221 BC, ch. 2.

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Tao Te Ching

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Topic
Patience Persistence One step at a time

Author

Lao Tzu
Source
Tao Te Ching
Genre
Philosophical literature Religious literature
Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
Chinese
Time
400 BC 400s BC 5th century BC
Authentication Score 0
Original Citation

Laozi [Lao Tzu]. 道德經 [Tao Te Ching]. c. 400 BC, ch. 64.

Current Citation

Laozi [Lao Tzu]. "The Natural Way of Lao Tzu." A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy, translated by Wing-Tsit Chan. Princeton University Press, 1969, ch. 64.