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When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
"When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Judgments often depend on contrasts: naming one quality also establishes its opposite. The passage invites reflection on how categories shape perception.
Key takeaway:
Examine the comparisons behind your judgments.
Origin of the quote
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 2, Stephen Mitchell’s 1988 version.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThis English wording belongs to Mitchell’s interpretive rendering. It should not be presented without translator context.
