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"The world had a beginning Which was the mother of the world.* Having known the mother, we know the son. Having known the son, we keep the mother. Thus, through life, we are without danger.** Block the passage; Shut the door;*3* Throughout life there will be no toil.*4* Open the passage; Multiply the activities; Throughout life there will be no cure.*5* To discern the small is called enlightenment; To preserve weakness is called strength.*6* Use the light;*7* Return to enlightenment;*8* Leave nothing to harm the body; This is called practicing the constant.*9*"
Author
Lao TzuAll Translations
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"The world had a beginning Which was the mother of the world.* Having known the mother, we know the son. Having known the son, we keep the mother. Thus, through life, we are without danger.** Block the passage; Shut the door;*3* Throughout life there will be no toil.*4* Open the passage; Multiply the activities; Throughout life there will be no cure.*5* To discern the small is called enlightenment; To preserve weakness is called strength.*6* Use the light;*7* Return to enlightenment;*8* Leave nothing to harm the body; This is called practicing the constant.*9*"