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GEMS OF CHINESE LITERATURE
fly, the sun and moon to shine, the stars to move, the unicorn to come forth, and the phoenix to hover above us.
The first two Emperors of old (3rd millennium b.c.) obtained control of Tao, and established themselves in the centre of all things (China), and by their divine influence brought about civilization and gave peace to the world. Thus, the sky duly turned round, while the earth stood still, and the wheel of human life revolved without ceasing.
