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Benevolence Quote by Laozi

“When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue…” quote by Laozi — Download Open image

“When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness. When righteousness is lost there are rituals.”

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