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Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and the legendary founder of Daoism. He is credited with writing the foundational text of Daoism called the "Dao De Jing," which explores concepts such as the Dao (the Way) and wu wei (effortless action).

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