“The seeing of Truth cannot be dualistic (a 'thing' seen). It cannot be seen by a see-er, or via a see-er. There can only be a seeing which itself is Truth.”

—  Wei Wu Wei

All Else Is Bondage : Non-Volitional Living (1964)

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