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"A leader is best when people barely know he exists; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say; we did it ourselves" Which belief system does this quote belong to and why?
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"A leader is best when people barely know he exists; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say; we did it ourselves" Which belief system does this quote belong to and why?

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This quote belongs to Taoism which, is a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu, advocating humility and religious piety.
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Taoism or sometimes called Daoism, which is more of a philosophical approach to life than a deity-worshiping religion like Christianity or other monotheistic religions. This is a quote from Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, who was the founder of Taoism. 
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