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Victor H. Mair

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The ways that can be walked are not the eternal Way; The names that can be named are not the eternal name. The nameless is the origin of the myriad creatures; The named is the mother of the myriad creatures. Therefore, Always be without desire in order to observe its wondrous subtleties; Always have desire so that you may observe its manifestations. Both of these derive from the same source; They have different names but the same designation. Mystery of mysteries, The gate of all wonders!

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