The True Whole Is Conjoined Like the Poles of a Magnet

Contraries fulfil one another, and they're conjoined like the poles of a magnet. But without there being any intervening boundary, they remain distinct as opposites. The true whole exists precisely in this tension between parts and an apparent whole. In our society, we are beset aren't we by what we call paradoxes? We pursue happiness and become measurably less happy over time. And morally speaking, every angel has his devil,. i wish i could show you, but for copyright reasons, i don't dare show you a wonderful image by m c. Esher called circle four, often called angels and devils. It is a particularly beautiful illustration of what i am talking about