The Tao Te Ching
Laozi's foundational text of Taoism presents 81 short chapters of poetic wisdom on living in harmony with the Tao (the Way). Through paradoxes and natural imagery, it teaches wu wei (effortless action), simplicity, and the power of yielding. The work has influenced Eastern thought, leadership philosophy, and spiritual practice for millennia.
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