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"There was a beginning of the universe Which may be called the Mother of the Universe. He who has found the mother (Tao) And thereby understands her sons (things), And having understood the sons, Still keeps to its mother, Will be free from danger throughout his lifetime. Close the mouth. Shut the doors (of cunning and desires). And to the end of life there will be (peace) without toil. Open the mouth. Meddle with affairs. And to the end of life there will be no salvation. Seeing what is small is called enlightenment. Keeping to weakness is called strength. Use the light. Revert to enlightenment. And thereby avoid danger to one's life - This is called practicing the eternal."
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The Way of Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching
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