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The term Daoism was coined in the French language in the 1830s, in the context of the French colonization of Indo-China, so present day Vietnam and southern China.

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Daojia or Daojiao which is this philosophical and religious movement that began in the Axial Age. It’s often traced back in its own mytho-history to this figure, Laozi, who is believed to have lived around the same time as the Buddha—we’re talking sixth century BC or so.

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The Axial Age refers to a period in human history (approximately 800 BCE to 200 BCE) when many of the world's major philosophical, religious, and cultural traditions emerged independently across different regions. The term was coined by the German philosopher Karl Jaspers in his book "The Origin and Goal of History" (1949).

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From the Tao Te Ching (by Laozi):

1. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
   – Emphasizing the importance of starting small to achieve great things.

2. "When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."
   – Contentment and inner peace come from appreciating what you already have.

3. "Be like water."
   – Adaptability and softness can overcome the hardest obstacles.

4. "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."
   – Reflecting the Daoist value of wu wei (effortless action).

5. "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened."
   – True wisdom comes from self-understanding.

From the Zhuangzi (by Zhuangzi):

1. "Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness."
   – Letting go of desires leads to natural contentment.

2. "A frog in a well cannot conceive of the ocean."
   – Limited perspectives prevent us from seeing the bigger picture.

3. "Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate."
   – Emphasizing spontaneity and harmony with the natural world.

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