Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
Founder of Taoism
Attributed, a popular modern summary of Taoist philosophy, not a direct quote.
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"The sage wears coarse clothes and carries jewels in his bosom."
Shocking"The greatest good is like water. Water benefits all things and does not contend."
Strange & Unusual"When people see some things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad."
Philosophical"When the great Tao is lost, there is 'benevolence' and 'righteousness'."
Controversial"One who makes promises rashly rarely keeps good faith; One who is in the habit of considering things easy meets with frequent difficulties."
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