The Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching), attributed to the ancient Chinese sage Laozi, is a foundational text of Daoism. Written over 2,000 years ago, it offers profound philosophical insights into the nature of the Dao (the Way) and De (virtue or power). Through poetic and often paradoxical language, it explores themes of harmony with nature, non-action (wu wei), humility, and the limits of human knowledge. Revered for its brevity and depth, the Dao De Jing continues to influence philosophy, governance, and spiritual thought around the world.