Synthesized answer
The provided passages do not contain information about the practical implications of the Laozi. The passages describe the book as "The Classic of the Way and Virtue by Laozi" [Passage 1], also known as the Tao-te Ching [Passage 1]. It is identified as a famous and influential Taoist text attributed to Lao Tzu, who is said to have been a contemporary of Confucius [Passage 1].
The passages focus on the authorship and historical context of the text. Therefore, the practical implications are not addressed.
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From the book
Title: The Classic of the Way and Virtue by Laozi Description: The most famous and influential Taoist text, the Tao-te Ching is traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, supposedly a contemporary of Confucius (551-471 B.C). Categories: History Pages: 260 Snippet: The most famous and influential Taoist text, the Tao-te Ching is traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, supposedly a contemporary of Confucius (551-471 B.C).