Worlds and particles, bodies and beings, time and space: All are transient expressions of the Tao.
LaoziA tree that can fill the span of a man's arms grows from a downy tip; A terrace nine stories high rises from level earth; A journey of a thousand miles starts from beneath one's feet.
LaoziFame of self: Which matters more? Self or wealth: Which is more precious? Gain or loss: Which is more painful?
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