The Philosopher Poem by Bai Juyi

The Philosopher

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“Those who speak know nothing;
Those who know are silent.”
These words, as I am told,
Were spoken by Lao Tzu.
If we are to believe that Lao Ttzu
Was himself one who knew,
How comes it that he wrote a book
Of five thousand words?

Bai Juyi
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Dr Antony Theodore 19 March 2020

How comes it that he wrote a book Of five thousand words? Questioning Lao Tze. reflection. tony

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Ross Curtin 28 April 2019

Love it _ the review with a sardonic touch.

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