half-maces

Updated: May 20, 2025

Heaven enlightens the people , As the bamboo flute responds to the earthen whistle; As two half-maces form a whole one; As you take a thing, and bring it away in your hand, Bringing it away, without any more ado. The enlightenment of the people is very easy.

James Legge - The Shih King: From the Sacred Books of the East Volume 3