Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. — Lao Tzu · Smartyfair

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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. — Lao Tzu · Smartyfair

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

Lao Tzuphilosopher · 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.8 quotes

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Trees and rivers never rush, and everything still gets done.

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