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Name: The Sayings of Lao Tzü
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Author: Laozi

The Sayings of Lao Tzu is a foundational Taoist text containing 81 poems that express the core philosophical and moral teachings of Daoism. As a key Chinese classic, it has influenced numerous religious traditions and remains central to the study of Taoist literature.

First publish date: 1875

Genre: Philosophy/Metaphysics

Authors: Laozi

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