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Tao that can be spoken is not the true absolute Tao

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The fundamental text of this philosophy starts by completely invalidating itself. It explicitly states that any concept capable of being articulated is fundamentally flawed and incomplete. It is a brilliant rhetorical defense mechanism, completely shutting down any potential counterarguments before the debate even starts.

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