--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is because he is thus free from…" description: "\"“It is because he is thus free from striving that therefore no one in the world is able to strive with him.”\" — Lao Tzu" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fd/lao-tzu-624_striving_it-is-because-he-is-thus-free-from-striv_2471664.jpg" --- # It is because he is thus free from striving that therefore… ![“It is because he is thus free from striving that therefore no one in the world is able to strive with him.” quote by Lao Tzu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fd/lao-tzu-624_striving_it-is-because-he-is-thus-free-from-striv_2471664.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fd/lao-tzu-624_striving_it-is-because-he-is-thus-free-from-striv_2471664.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9fd/lao-tzu-624_striving_it-is-because-he-is-thus-free-from-striv_2471664.jpg) > ““It is because he is thus free from striving that therefore no one in the world is able to strive with him.”” [Lao Tzu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lao-tzu/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True freedom comes from non-striving, making one unattainable to others' ambitions. **In simple terms:** Freedom through non-striving. Key Takeaway Practice non-attachment. Themes freedom non-striving detachment Mood calm contemplative Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - leadership - conflict resolution - personal growth Key Concepts Taoist philosophy inner peace Questions to Reflect On - How does non-striving affect ambition? - Can you lead without striving? 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