Mingwen · Lifelong learning

Sanxue Academy

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道德经

知其雄,守其雌,為天下谿

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知其雄,守其雌,为天下溪。为天下溪,常德不离,复归于婴儿。知其白,守其黑,为天下式。为天下式,常德不忒,复归于无极。知其荣,守其辱,为天下谷,常德乃足,复归于朴。朴散则为器,圣人用之,则为官长,故大制不割。

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