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"The world has a beginning; That is the mother of the world. Once you get to know the mother, You understand her children. Once you understand the children, You return to the mother— To the end of your life you will have no peril. Stop all outlets, Close all doors— To the end of your life you will be free from hassle. Unplug the outlets, Encourage activities— To the end of your life you will be incorrigible. Seeing the small is called enlightenment; Staying soft is called strength. Take advantage of the light, Return to your enlightenment, Bring no more calamity to yourself— That is the legacy of eternity."

Author

Lao Tzu

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"The world has a beginning; That is the mother of the world. Once you get to know the mother, You understand her children. Once you understand the children, You return to the mother— To the end of your life you will have no peril. Stop all outlets, Close all doors— To the end of your life you will be free from hassle. Unplug the outlets, Encourage activities— To the end of your life you will be incorrigible. Seeing the small is called enlightenment; Staying soft is called strength. Take advantage of the light, Return to your enlightenment, Bring no more calamity to yourself— That is the legacy of eternity."

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