Buddhism Quote by Lao Tzu
““Touch ultimate emptiness, Hold steady and still. All things work together: I have watched them reverting, And have seen how they flourish And return again, each to his roots. This, I say, is the stillness: A retreat to one's roots; Or better yet, return To the will of God, Which is, I say, to constancy. The knowledge of constancy I call enlightenment and say That not to know it Is blindness that works evil. But when you know What eternally is so, You have stature And stature means righteousness And righteousness is kingly And kingliness divine And divinity is the Way Which is final. Then, though you die, You shall not perish.””
About This Quote
True constancy and enlightenment arise from returning to one's roots and trusting divine will, overcoming blindness.
In simple terms: Stability and enlightenment come from returning to roots and divine will.
Key Takeaway
Seek constancy and spiritual grounding.
Themes
spirituality
enlightenment
constancy
faith
Mood
philosophical
contemplative
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- adversity
Key Concepts
rootedness
divine will
inner peace
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “roots” mean to you?
- How can you practice constancy?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of constancy vary across cultures.
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