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"He who has his foundation in Teh is like a little child. Poisonous insects do not sting him, Wild beasts do not seize him, Birds of prey do not strike at him. His bones are weak, his muscles soft, Yet he can take hold firmly. He is ignorant of sex, but is full of vitality. He will grow to maturity. All day long he shouts and sings. He will arrive at a knowledge of harmony. The knowledge of harmony is called eternal. The knowledge of eternal things is called clear vision. Increase of life does not always bring happiness. The life-force that gives birth to human emotion is strong. Human emotion comes to full power and then grows old. It is not Tao. If it is not Tao, it will quickly perish."