The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Those who know do not speak. Those who speak...' Life lessons on knowledge, human behavior, education and smartness by Chinese Daoism first philosopher Laozi

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu explores the famous line Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. The saying links knowledge, education, human behavior, wisdom, silence, and smart thinking with Daoism and the life of Laozi. This explainer shares meaning, history, biography, legends, and life lessons. It explains how the Daodejing shaped philosophy, Buddhism, and belief systems and why the quote still matters today.