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Zhuangzi, The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu Quotes: The Perfect Man uses his mind like a mirror - going after nothing, welcoming nothing, responding but not storing.
         

The Perfect Man uses his mind like a mirror - going after nothing, welcoming nothing, responding but not storing.


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