It is said when Lao-Tzu grew old he was saddened by the follies of humankind. He decided to leave civilization. He headed into the desert on the back of a water buffalo.
When he reached a gate in the Great Wall to leave China forever, the gatekeeper encouraged him to stay long enough to record his teachings for the future.
Lao-Tzu recorded 81 sayings. These for the Tao-Te-Ching, one of history's most translated texts.
Every handbook advising managers of their duties should begin with Lao-Tzu's maxim: "A leader is best when people barely know he exist; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: 'we did it ourselves.' "
Another of Lao-Tzu's saying is: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
He also advised those who offer aid to other people: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
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