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Binding Quote by Laozi

“The cords of passion and desire weave a binding net around you. Worldly confrontation makes you stiff and inflexible. The trap of duality is tenacious. Bound, rigid, and trapped, you cannot experience liberation.” quote by Laozi — Download Open image

“The cords of passion and desire weave a binding net around you. Worldly confrontation makes you stiff and inflexible. The trap of duality is tenacious. Bound, rigid, and trapped, you cannot experience liberation.”

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Binding Bounds Confrontation Cords Desire Duality Experience Flexibility Inspirational Inspirational life Liberation Life Passion Passion and desire Tenacious Trapped Traps Worldly

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