Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Laozi" in English language version.
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T'ai Tsung's family professed descent from Lao Tzu (for the latter's reputed patronymic was likewise Li)
An appreciation for spontaneous order can be found in the writings of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu (6th century bce), who urged rulers to "do nothing" because "without law or compulsion, men would dwell in harmony."
the theory that Lao Tzu never existed or is merely a legend compounded of three different accounts is no longer seriously entertained
the bulk of the Lao-tzu to the mid or early fourth century
Though I find little reason not to accept the traditional claim that Laozi was a senior contemporary of Confucius
A current working hypothesis is that the Guodian Laozi should be attributed to Laozi, also called Lao Dan
An appreciation for spontaneous order can be found in the writings of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu (6th century bce), who urged rulers to "do nothing" because "without law or compulsion, men would dwell in harmony."
