The balance, which scales symbolize,
is an indicator of a return to oneness, that is to say to latency,
since everything which is manifested is subject to dualism and to contrarieties.
The balance achieved when the two pans of the scale hang level
signifies the attainment of something beyond the confrontations
which are part of time and space and matter.
-Jean Chevalier and Alain Gheerbrant