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The Second Book of the Tao by Stephen Mitchell — WisdomDeck honest review

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The Second Book of the Tao

by Stephen Mitchell

Mitchell's adaptations from Chuang Tzu and the Chung Yung with commentary. Lighter than the originals and a pleasant companion to his Tao Te Ching.

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Three things you will actually use

Let things be.
Humor is wisdom.
The center holds.

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Read one passage and its commentary daily.

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Mitchell's Taoist companion.

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