"The Master, by residing in the Tao,sets an example for all beings.Because he doesn't display himself,people can see his light.Because he has nothing t...

Under heaven all can see beauty as beauty only because there is ugliness. All can know good as good only because there is evil.
~ Laozi ~












Under heaven all can see beauty as beauty only because there is ugliness. All can know good as good ...
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