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Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, offers a definition of wisdom that turns outward ambition inward. He wrote, 'Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. ' His wisdom is centered on the 'Tao' (The Way)—the natural, effortless flow of the universe. He teaches that wisdom isn't about accumulating facts, but about unlearning the artificial complexities of society to return to a state of simplicity and clarity.
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