25 April 2014

"Heaven, earth and humans ...."


“Heaven, earth and humans are the source of all creatures.   Heaven gives birth to them, earth nourishes them, and humans complete them.  Heaven endows creatures at birth with kinship and loyalty.  Earth nourishes them with food and clothing.  Humans complete them through ritual and music.”
“The Spring and Autumn Annals” by Dong Zhongsu (179-104 BCE)

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