The famous philosopher was born in the sixth century BC, into an aristocratic1) family in the state of Lu.

这位著名的哲学家生于公元前6世纪鲁国的一个贵族家庭。

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These wise words, written by the Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu in the sixth century BC, can provide useful guidance for Asian equity investors in the 21st century AD.

这些智慧的格言，出自公元前六世纪的中国哲学家老子，可以给公元21世纪的亚洲股票投资者提供有用的指导。

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According to herodotus the magi existed in persia in the sixth century bc. this is the timeline of the persian prophet zarathrustra-who was thoth and hermes the magician.

依照希罗多德记载，东方三博士（祭司）已经在公元前六世纪就存在于波斯。这是波斯先知琐罗亚斯德的时间线——是魔法师透特和赫密士。

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Janey Cotton's recent and riveting book "The Austerity Olympics" describes a country and a sports culture that would seem primitive not only to Jessica Ennis, Britain's 2012 heptathlete hopeful, but also to Milo of Croton, who won six titles at consecutive Olympics in the sixth century BC.

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