“ When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. ”
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (4th century BC). copy citation
| Author | Lao Tzu |
|---|---|
| Source | Tao Te Ching |
| Topic | beauty ugliness comparison |
| Date | 4th century BC |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Stephen Mitchell |
| Weblink | https://terebess.hu/english/tao/mitchell.html |
Context
“Yet mystery and manifestations
arise from the same source.
This source is called darkness. Darkness within darkness.
The gateway to all understanding.
2 When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly.
When people see some things as good, other things become bad. Being and non-being create each other.
Difficult and easy support each other.
Long and short define each other.
High and low depend on each other.” source
arise from the same source.
This source is called darkness. Darkness within darkness.
The gateway to all understanding.
2 When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly.
When people see some things as good, other things become bad. Being and non-being create each other.
Difficult and easy support each other.
Long and short define each other.
High and low depend on each other.” source
Meaning and analysis
