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Lao Tzu quote on quiet leadership circulates among readers
Original: "The Master doesn’t talk, he acts. When his work is done, the people say, “Amazing: we did it, all by ourselves!”" Lao T
A passage from the Tao Te Ching is being shared widely: "The Master doesn't talk, he acts. When his work is done, the people say, 'Amazing: we did it, all by ourselves!'" Readers are passing it along under book, philosophy and Taoism tags, with many treating the line as timely commentary on leadership that empowers others rather than seeking credit.
Why now: The quote resonates as timeless advice on humility and leadership, making it easy for readers to share and discuss.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 7 h ago to 7 h ago.
Evidence
- "The Master doesn’t talk, he acts. When his work is done, the people say, “Amazing: we did it, all by ourselves!”" Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching # books # philosophy # taoism # bookstodon · ethanOS@infosec.exchange · 3
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