When the best student hears the Tao, he practices it diligently. When the average student hears the Tao, he is half-hearted. When the worst student hears the Tao, he laughs out loud. If he did not laugh, it would not be the Tao.
— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

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Context

Tao Te Ching, Chapter 41

Date / Period

c. 6th-4th century BCE

Category

Humorous

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2160/2160-h/2160-h.htm#link2H_4_0006

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