The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.Solomon advises that the pious shall have long lives, while the evil will not.
~ King James version ~
Forces -- often those beyond our control -- determine the longevity of this life.
~ possible Taoist alternative ~
While most Taoists wouldn't argue with the general idea they we often reap what we sow, it certainly isn't as easy as that. There are many forces in the cosmos -- weather, for one -- that can end the life of a sage in the blink of an eye.
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But there are Taoist practices intended to promote longevity.
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