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"While in the world gain possession of the Life-Spring in order that you may become a World-Mother. When you have attained to Motherhood you will know your children. When you know your children you will retain your Motherhood. Then, though the body may disappear, You will not be hurt. Close the door of the mouth, Shut the doors of the senses, Throughout life your body will not be fatigued. Open your mouth, Increase your business affairs, Throughout life your body will not be safe. To perceive the small is called clear vision. To guard the weak is called strength. Follow the Light, you will reflect its radiance. Neglect the Inner Life, your body will meet with calamity. This is called the eternal heritage."
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Lao TzuAll Translations
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"While in the world gain possession of the Life-Spring in order that you may become a World-Mother. When you have attained to Motherhood you will know your children. When you know your children you will retain your Motherhood. Then, though the body may disappear, You will not be hurt. Close the door of the mouth, Shut the doors of the senses, Throughout life your body will not be fatigued. Open your mouth, Increase your business affairs, Throughout life your body will not be safe. To perceive the small is called clear vision. To guard the weak is called strength. Follow the Light, you will reflect its radiance. Neglect the Inner Life, your body will meet with calamity. This is called the eternal heritage."