Lao-tzu

[ lou-dzuh ]

noun

1. Li ErhLi Er, 6th-century b.c., Chinese philosopher: reputed founder of Taoism.
2. (italics) Tao Te Ching.

Example Sentences

Nearby is a giant statue of Lao-tzu, the founder of Taoism, who is worshiped here as a “green god.”

From New York Times

As Lao-tzu said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.

From Forbes

Or to quote Lao-tzu: "Those who speak do not know, those who know do not speak."

From Project Gutenberg

"The more weapons of violence, the more misery to mankind," Lao-tzu taught.

From Project Gutenberg

And as an ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao-tzu, said: "Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish; do not overdo it."

From Project Gutenberg