Philosophy: The "Tao Te Ching" (c. 6th century BC), attributed to L…

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Did you know? The "Tao Te Ching" (c. 6th century BC), attributed to Lao Tzu, consists of just 5,000 Chinese characters — across 81 short verses. It is one of the most-translated books in the world after the Bible; its central idea: "wu wei" — acting by not-acting.

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The "Tao Te Ching" (c. 6th century BC), attributed to Lao Tzu, consists of just 5,000 Chinese characters — across 81 short verses. It is one of the most-translated books in the world after the Bible; its central idea: "wu wei" — acting by not-acting.

De "Tao Te Ching" (~6e eeuw v.Chr.), toegeschreven aan Lao Tzu, telt slechts 5.000 Chinese tekens — verdeeld over 81 korte verzen. Het is een van de meest vertaalde boeken ter wereld na de Bijbel; centrale idee: "wu wei" — handelen door niet-handelen.

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