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"Heaven lives long and Earth is lasting. The reason why Heaven and Earth are long-lasting Is that they do not will their own existence. That is why they live long. Thus, The sage puts himself in the rear and yet ends up in front; He places himself on the outside and yet remains present. Isn’t it because he is selfless That he is able to fulfill himself?"

Author

Lao Tzu

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"Heaven lives long and Earth is lasting. The reason why Heaven and Earth are long-lasting Is that they do not will their own existence. That is why they live long. Thus, The sage puts himself in the rear and yet ends up in front; He places himself on the outside and yet remains present. Isn’t it because he is selfless That he is able to fulfill himself?"

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