Chapter 42 of "Tao Te Ching": The Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things.
- Tao: the origin of the universe;
- One: primordial chaos and vital energy;
- Two: yin and yang;
- Three: the harmonious energy produced by the interaction of yin and yang;
- Three gives birth to all things: yin and yang unite and generate everything in the world.
(LUCiC)
Starting from simplicity, it keeps evolving and multiplying, giving rise to countless scenes. It is often used to describe the progression from few to many, endless growth, and infinite possibilities.
Take your time, from one to two, from two to three, three gives birth to all things; time will give you the answer✨