The greatest skill is to seem unskilled; The greatest abundance is to seem empty.
— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

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Context

Tao Te Ching, Chapter 45

Date / Period

c. 6th-4th century BCE

Category

Philosophical

Source

https://www.taoistic.com/taoteching-ch45.htm

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

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