He must teach the doctrine which does not find expression in words.

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He neither preaches nor discusses; yet those who go to him empty, depart full. He must teach the doctrine which does not find expression in words; and although his shape is imperfect, his mind is perhaps complete. What manner of man is this?

Source Chuang Tzu, chapter 5, §1 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Chuang Tzu, Confucius admires Wang T'ai, a master who gives no speeches and yet whose visitors leave fulfilled: his inner peace teaches better than words. Today, in a conversation, speak less and truly listen, letting your calm do the rest.

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