He does not establish a name. This is to be a great man.

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Born without rank, he dies without titles. He does not take credit for realities. He does not establish a name. This is to be a great man.

Source Chuang Tzu, chapter 24, §12 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Chuang Tzu, true greatness depends neither on offices, nor on titles, nor on fortune, nor on fame: great is the one who does good without seeking to make a name. Today, notice around you a discreet person who does good quietly, and tell them your gratitude.

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