Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: 604 BC - 531 BC
Birthday: 604 BC
Death: 531 BC
Why is the sea king of a hundred streams? Because it lies below them... If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed.
- Laozi
source: Laozi (1997). “道德经”, Vintage
topic: Kings, Lying, Humility, Tao Te Ching Leadership