Philosophical
How to Master Thyself
Lao Tzu emphasizes the importance of self-mastery over external control. True might arises from **inner strength**, which is cultivated through self-awareness and discipline. This form of power is **unshakeable**, unlike the transient control over others.
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The thinker
Ancient Chinese Sage
Lao Tzu is the legendary author of the Tao Te Ching and the foundational figure of Taoist philosophy, thought to have lived in 6th-century BCE China.
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