"When the student is ready the teacher appears. When the student is truly ready the teacher disappears."
- Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu was apparently born sometime between the 4th and 6th century. He is believed to have written the Tao Te Ching. His style is poetic and paradoxical.
Chuang Tzu
Chuang Tzu was apparently born in 369 BC. He was a follower of Lao Tzu and wrote the famous taoist book titled after himself. His style is playful and imaginative.