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Care Quote by Laozi

“A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.” quote by Laozi — Download Open image

“A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.”

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