For true wholeness can only be achieved by return.
 Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching. copy citation

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Author Lao Tzu
Source Tao Te Ching
Topic wholeness
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Language English
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Note Translated by Arthur Waley
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Context

“He is not proud of his work, and therefore it endures. He does not contend, And for that very reason no one under heaven can contend with him. So then we see that the ancient saying “To remain whole, be twisted!” was no idle word; For true wholeness can only be achieved by return. up 23 To be always talks is against nature. For the same reason a hurricane never lasts a whole morning, Nor a rainstorm all day. Who is it that makes the wind and rain? It is Heaven-and Earth.” source