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- A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
- Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu
Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC)
- Although this is the popular form of this quotation, a more correct translation from the original Chinese would be "The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet." Rather than emphasizing the first step, Lau Tzu regarded action as something that arises naturally from stillness. Another potential phrasing would be "Even the longest journey must begin where you stand." [note by Michael Moncur, September 01, 2004]
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