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"The five colors* blind man's eyes. The five notes** deafen his ears. The five tastes*3* spoil his palate. The chase and the hunt make his heart go mad.*4* The rare treasures constrain his actions.*5* Therefore, the Sage provides for the belly and not for the eyes; He rejects that to prefer this.*6*"

Author

Lao Tzu

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"The five colors* blind man's eyes. The five notes** deafen his ears. The five tastes*3* spoil his palate. The chase and the hunt make his heart go mad.*4* The rare treasures constrain his actions.*5* Therefore, the Sage provides for the belly and not for the eyes; He rejects that to prefer this.*6*"

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