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Lao Tzu

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (Lived in the 6th century BCE)
    Birth name was probably Li Er
    Wrote 'Tao Te Ching'
    Founded Taoism

Why he might be annoying:

    Instead of doing his job at the library, he spent most of his work hours reading.
    He abandoned his society, leaving when the times got rough.
    His nickname was 'Long Ears.'
    He believed that inaction was the best course of action.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a self-taught man.
    He believed in living a simple life.
    He was appointed chief librarian at Luoyang by the emperor himself.
    According to legend he wrote the 'Tao te Ching' at the request of a guard at the Great Wall.
    He impressed Confucius with his wisdom.
    After the Bible, the 'Tao te Ching' is the world most translated work.

Credit: Nihilism Cynicism Sarcasm Orgasm


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 26.09% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 150 Votes: 41.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 210 Votes: 44.76% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 152 Votes: 44.74% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 232 Votes: 43.53% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 509 Votes: 44.99% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 581 Votes: 44.41% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 107 Votes: 36.45% Annoying