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“All things under heaven sprang from It as existing (and named); that existence sprang from” quote by Lao Tzu
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““All things under heaven sprang from It as existing (and named); that existence sprang from””

Lao Tzu

About This Quote

Source Text: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1, attributed to Lao Tzu, c. 400 BC

All things originate from a singular source, which both exists and is named, and from that existence other things arise

In simple terms: Everything comes from one original source

Key Takeaway

Recognize the unity behind diversity

Themes

philosophy origin unity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • spiritual contemplation
  • creative inspiration
  • scientific inquiry

Key Concepts

metaphysics cosmology interconnectedness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “origin” mean in your life?
  • Can multiple origins coexist?
A Different Perspective

The concept of a single source can be debated in pluralistic views

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