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"One who is well endowed with De May be likened to a newborn infant: Poisonous insects do not sting him; Ferocious animals do not grab him; Birds of prey do not pounce on him. Bones weak, tendons soft, yet his grip is firm; He knows nothing about sex, yet his penis erects: That is because his essence is in ample supply. He cries all day but never gets hoarse: That is because he is in perfect harmony. Understanding harmony means knowing the constant; Knowing the constant means enlightenment; Indulging in good life means ill omen; Letting the mind direct Qi means using force. Things that resort to force age fast. That is called going against Dao. Going against Dao brings early demise."

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Lao Tzu

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"One who is well endowed with De May be likened to a newborn infant: Poisonous insects do not sting him; Ferocious animals do not grab him; Birds of prey do not pounce on him. Bones weak, tendons soft, yet his grip is firm; He knows nothing about sex, yet his penis erects: That is because his essence is in ample supply. He cries all day but never gets hoarse: That is because he is in perfect harmony. Understanding harmony means knowing the constant; Knowing the constant means enlightenment; Indulging in good life means ill omen; Letting the mind direct Qi means using force. Things that resort to force age fast. That is called going against Dao. Going against Dao brings early demise."

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