Classical Chinese Treasure · Laozi

Author: (Spring and Autumn Period) Laozi
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Greatness appears as emptiness, yet its utility is not exhausted. Great fullness seems as emptiness, yet its utility is inexhaustible. Great straightness seems as crookedness, great wisdom seems as dullness. Great skill seems as clumsiness, yet its utility is not constrained.
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