The sage embraces the One and becomes the model of the world. He does not display himself, therefore he shines. He does not assert himself, therefore he is distinguished. He does not boast, therefore he is credited. He does not contend, therefore no one in the world can contend with him.
— Laozi Ancient

Founder of Taoism

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Tao Te Ching, Chapter 22

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6th century BCE (approximate)

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Shocking

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https://terebess.hu/english/tao/chan.html#chap22

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