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Yin, the male principle, was eventually seen to be superior to yang, the female principle

This enforced a patriarchal society.

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True harmony comes from balancing the opposite forces of nature, yin and yang.

Yin represents male toughness, while yang represents the female gentleness.

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People can obtain happiness by becoming one with the Dao, a universal force that creates order for all things

People should see themselves as a part of nature, and harmonize with it

One should not strive for fame, power, or knowledge, as they are unnatural.

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A painting from the Eastern Han dynasty

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Daoism is practiced in China. The Han dynasty also implemented Daoist ideals into their regime.

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Although the dynasty's main belief system was Confucianism, they also included Daoist principles.

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Laozi was born in China in the late sixth century B.C.E.