There is, however, a subtle debate over the existence of this old master. In recognition of this and numerous other encounters, he was given the title Lao Tzu or Laozi, meaning the “old master”. This is just one classic example of his extraordinary command over words and mysterious principles of philosophy that he believed in. Your character gains nothing for all these. Get rid of your pride and your many ambitions, your affectation and your extravagant aims. I have heard that the successful merchant carefully conceals his wealth, and acts as though he had nothing – that the great man, though abounding in achievements, is simple in his manners and appearance. When the hour of the great man has struck he rises to leadership but before his time has come he is hampered in all that he attempts. “Those about whom you inquire have molded with their bones into dust. Here is how the eloquent Laozi responded, Sim Qian has crafted the story of young Confucius visiting Laozi with a history related question in mind. Confucius was another great philosopher of the post Laozi era. One of the most popular scholarly interactions of Laozi was with Confucius. He had come from the state Chu, and attracted a large number of disciples during the Zhou Dynasty. He had a son named Zong, and thus many Li clans claim to be the direct descendants of Laozi. A Li Er used to work in the imperial court as Keeper of Archives. His real name is believed to be Er or Dan with surname Li. The most distinguished of these come from a biography written by Sim Qian, the historian. There are various accounts on the early life of Laozi.
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