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The true Sage dwells like the quail and feeds like a fledgeling. He travels like the bird, leaving no trace behind. If there be Tao in the empire, he and all things are in harmony.
Source Chuang Tzu, chapter 12, §6 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Chuang Tzu, the true sage lives like the quail in the fields, without clinging to a dwelling or worrying about his food; when the world is at peace, he simply shares in the prosperity of all. Today, enjoy something held in common (a park, a shared meal, a moment of calm) without seeking to own more, and give thanks for what is given to you.
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