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Tao Te Ching, as stated, 4th c. BCE

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The Tao Te Ching is a classical Chinese text attributed to the figure Laozi, consisting of 81 short chapters written in verse and prose. It is traditionally dated to the 4th century BCE and originates from the Zhou dynasty period of ancient China. It is principally associated with Taoism as its foundational scripture.

Cluster:Faithful Observance

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