Good luck and bad luck are not separate — they coexist and can transform into one another. It is a concise expression of the Daoist idea that opposites are interconnected.
This is a shortened, modernized version of the longer Laozi saying. It is widely used in daily speech to express philosophical acceptance of life's unpredictability.
It encourages emotional balance — not getting too high or too low. It is a practical tool for resilience in a culture that values inner calm.
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