
It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make itself their ruler. So, it can be called great.

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This page presents the quote "It (Tao) is eternally without desire. So, it can be called small. All things return to it, although it does not make itself their ruler. So, it can be called great.". Author of this quote is Laozi. This quote is about return, tao, desire, taoism, all things, doe,.