5 双语-Lao Zi-The Father of Chinese Philosophy

Lao Zi — The Father of Chinese Philosophy

Kong Zi（Confucius）, the historical Chinese saint, is considered to be the greatest teacher of China. His teacher was Lao Zi. Kong Zi said that Lao Zi was a dragon who hid in the clouds. He learned from Lao Zi all his life but could not understand all his great wisdom. 2,500 years later, his work has been translated into many foreign languages.

Lao Zi believed that people should learn from nature and keep a harmonious relationship withnature. Beside a river, Lao Zi told Kong Zi that a saint should act like flowing water. Watergives life to others but does not fight with others. A saint makes no error and no one hates him.Therefore, he can make great achievements. In China, Lao Zi is considered the elite of teachers.

东方圣人孔子，被中国人称为最伟大的老师。他的老师就是老子。孔子称颂老子像一条神龙，隐藏在云雾之中。孔子用一辈子的时间跟他学习，也不能完全领悟他的伟大和智慧。2500 年后，老子的著作成为被翻译成最多语言的中国读物。老子认为人类要向自然学习，注意保持天地万物的和谐发展。在黄河边，老子告诉孔子，圣人应当像眼前的流水；水善于滋养万物，而不与万物争夺利益。所以，圣人没有过失，也没有人来怨恨他，他才能成就大业。在中国，老子被认为是师祖。