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Lao Tzu quote about leadership from Tao Te Ching (4th century BC) - If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.

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“ If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them. ”

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Author

Lao Tzu

Source

Tao Te Ching

Topic

leadership people government

Date

4th century BC

Language

English

Reference

Note

Translated by Stephen Mitchell

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Lao Tzu quote about leadership from Tao Te Ching (4th century BC) - If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.

Lao Tzu quote about leadership from Tao Te Ching (4th century BC) - If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.

Lao Tzu quote about leadership from Tao Te Ching (4th century BC) - If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.

Lao Tzu quote about leadership from Tao Te Ching (4th century BC) - If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.