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Lao-Tzu

Lao-Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching the founder of philosophical Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions.

Although a legendary figure, Laozi is usually dated to around the 6th century BCE and reckoned a contemporary of Confucius, but some historians contend that he actually lived during the Warring States period of the 5th or 4th century BCE. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi is claimed by both the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people of the Li surname as a founder of their lineage. Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements as well as Chinese legalism.

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musical notes and tones

Metaphor that even though notes and tones may be different in pitch, deep or high, they come together to form harmony. Comparing this idea to how when there is good, there is always bad, and vice versa. However, this is what creates harmony. Without good or without bad, the opposite wouldn’t exist as one only knows what goodness is when there is badness. Thus, where there is evil, there is good and nothing can never exist without both.

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manages affairs without doing anything, and conveys his instructions without the use of speech.

Paradox that highlights how even though the sage isn’t doing anything he is able to manage affairs and convey instructions. As letting things happen without interference prevents interruption of its natural flow. Though it may stop at the intended stage, the rest of the cycle of events are blocked. This causes a chain event that affects more processes than expected. In addition, the sage doesn’t use speech or force to instruct, rather he himself conveys it through his actions, inspiring others to learn from him with understanding, in comparison to robotic mimicking.

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declines to show itself;

Personification of the “things” that will spring up, gives the idea that we have no control over it rather it has control over itself, and yet chooses to occur no matter what. Giving it a persistent description that will keep occurring and persevere in the future. Everything will eventually occur.

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