Who can discard both merit and fame and become one with the rest?

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Formerly, I heard a very wise man say, Self-praise is no recommendation. In merit achieved there is deterioration. In fame achieved there is loss. Who can discard both merit and fame and become one with the rest?

Source Chuang Tzu, chapter 20, §5 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Chuang Tzu, a wise man advised Confucius not to boast and not to seek renown: going one’s way simply, without drawing attention, is the secret of living in peace with others. Today, do one thing well without trying to have it noticed, and rejoice in silence at having done it.

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