“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.”

1996 sculpture by Mark di Suvero

Lao Tzu is a 1996 sculpture by the American artist Mark di Suvero. It was previously installed at Acoma Plaza on West 13th Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The work is one of di Suvero’s public sculptures and is identified by the title Lao Tzu. Its recorded history in this source is limited to its date of creation and its former location in the United States.