The best of men is like water. Water benefits all things and does not compete with them. It dwells in lowly places that all disdain. This is why it is so near to the Tao.
— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

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Tao Te Ching, Chapter 8

Date / Period

c. 6th-4th century BCE

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Philosophical

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https://www.taoistic.com/taoteching-ch8.htm

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