Intelligence Quotes
Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
A careless or hostile response from someone else need not determine your own conduct. The advice encourages judgment rather than reflexive retaliation.
Key takeaway:
Choose a thoughtful response instead of mirroring a poor one.
Origin of the quote
Modern English maxim credited to Laozi.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located entry provides no chapter or translator. An original Tao Te Ching passage matching this exact formulation was not established.
