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//"Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you." // - Lao Zi  Taoism (Daoism) was the philosophy of Lao Zi, who was a contemporary of Confucius. Taoism emphasizes on the 'Three Jewels of Tao': Compassion, Moderation and Humility. Taoism focuses on nature and the relationship between the earth and the unknown world above humanity. Lao Zi adapted traditional beliefs of the Chinese of men being assertive (Yin) and women being submissive (Yang). Lao Zi believed in the opposite of Confucianism that education and political involvement were actually unnecessary compared to popular belief. Throughout the years, Chinese thought and practice eventually grew into one belief composed of both Confucianism and Taoism; focus on responsibility of the community as well as time for personal reflection.