Chapter 16 Lying
Word Number:155
Author:周薇
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Release Time:2024-03-04
I nodded and said, "The first sentence of 'Dao Te Ching' is 'The way that can be explained is not the Unchanging Way.' My understanding is that the Way that can be expressed is not the true Way. Therefore, in my view, the God that can be talked about is not the true God. In this world, no concept is absolutely correct, and no truth can persuade everyone. Even classics such as the 'Dao Te Ching' have had millions of versions over thousands of years. "The truth cannot be described in words. Treating language and words as truth will only lead to countless contradictions and disputes. No language can contain the ultimate truth. I don't know what God is; it is at best a metaphor to me." The priest was silent for a moment and then said slowly, "What do you think the 'Dao' is?" "The 'Dao' is everything!" "Is 'everything' a metaphor?" "Yes,