Nothing in the entire universe ever perishes, believe me, but things vary, and adopt a new form. The phrase being born is used for beginning to be something different from what one was before, while dying means ceasing to be the same. Though this thing may pass into that, and that into this, yet the sums of things remains unchanged.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the concept of transformation and the continuity of existence in the universe. It suggests that nothing truly disappears or dies; instead, everything undergoes change and takes on new forms. The terms "being born" and "dying" are used to describe the transition from one state to another. Although things may shift from one form to another, the total amount or essence of things remains constant. The quote encourages the idea that despite change, the fundamental nature of the universe is enduring.

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