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Man may rest in the eternal fitness; he may abide in the…

“Man may rest in the eternal fitness; he may abide in the everlasting; and roam from the beginning to the end of all creation. He may bring his nature to a condition of ONE, he may nourish his strength; he may harmonise his virtue, and so put himself into partnership with God.” quote by Zhuangzi
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“Man may rest in the eternal fitness; he may abide in the everlasting; and roam from the beginning to the end of all creation. He may bring his nature to a condition of ONE, he may nourish his strength; he may harmonise his virtue, and so put himself into partnership with God.”

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About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes a being aligning with the eternal, achieving unity with God through virtue, strength, and harmony.

In simple terms: Seek unity with the divine through virtue.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate harmony with the cosmos.

Themes

spirituality unity virtue

Mood

tranquil reverent

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • ethical living
  • philosophical study

Key Concepts

Daoist philosophy metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does one achieve spiritual unity?
  • What role does virtue play in cosmic harmony?
A Different Perspective

Hard to reconcile with modern religion.

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