Not knowing of the eternal leads to unfortunate errors.
Interpretation
Understanding the eternal truths can prevent mistakes in life.
Laozi suggests that a lack of awareness or knowledge about eternal truths and the deeper nature of existence can lead individuals to make poor choices. It implies that wisdom and understanding of the fundamental aspects of life are essential for making sound decisions and avoiding errors in judgment.
In practice
In a lecture on personal development, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of seeking deeper knowledge.
If you understand others you are smart._x000D_ If you understand yourself you are illuminated._x000D_ If you overcome others you are powerful._x000D_ If you overcome yourself you have strength._x000D_ If you know how to be satisfied you are rich._x000D_ If you can act with vigor, you have a will._x000D_ If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting._x000D_ If you die without loss, you are eternal.
When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
It is grace that forms the void inside us and it is grace that can fill the void.
We weren't allowing our hopes to become expectations. Expectations are tempting, pleasant, maybe necessary. They are scary too, once you have had some experience. They are not necessarily and not always a bucket of smoke, but they can be and are even likely to be.
Is your heart right? If your heart isn't right, fix it up today.
Charting is a little like surfing. You dont have to know a lot about the physics of tides, resonance, and fluid dynamics in order to catch a good wave. You just have to be able to sense when its happening and then have the drive to act at the right time.
You're worth something because God says you're worth something-not because of what people think or say about you.
The focus and the concentration and the attention to detail that flying takes is a kind of meditation. I find it restful and engaging, and other things slip away.
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