Good and bad luck are intertwined — what seems like a disaster may lead to a blessing, and vice versa. It is a philosophical reminder that life's ups and downs are connected and unpredictable.
This saying comes from the Daoist classic Tao Te Ching (Laozi). It embodies the Daoist principle of yin-yang — opposites are not absolute but transform into each other.
It cultivates equanimity — neither despair in bad times nor arrogance in good times. It is a deeply philosophical saying that encourages a long-term perspective on events.
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