Meaning of life quote from Lao Tzu (Beijing)

"If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present."

Lao Tzu, age 0 (604 BC - 531 BC)

Beijing, China

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Lao Tzu, based in Beijing, China. As a renowned thinker (604 BC - 531 BC), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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