
Ancient China (traditionally 6th century BC)
Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher believed to have written the Tao Te Ching, a book about living simply and in harmony with nature. He is considered the founder of Taoism, a way of thinking that values calm, balance, and flowing with life instead of fighting it. Very little about his actual life is known for certain — he remains one of history's most peaceful mysteries.
“A violent wind does not outlast the morning; a squall of rain does not outlast the day. Such is the course of Nature.”