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The first sentence in the Tao Te Ching states, "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao." This implies that the Tao, or the Way, is beyond human comprehension and language, and cannot be fully explained or understood through words. It sets the tone for the rest of the text by emphasizing the ineffable nature of the Tao.

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