--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This returning to their root is what we…" description: "\"“This returning to their root is what we call the state of stillness; and that stillness may be called a reporting that they have fulfilled their appoi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88c/lao-tzu-624_serenity_this-returning-to-their-root-is-what-we_2248828.jpg" --- # This returning to their root is what we call the state of… ![“This returning to their root is what we call the state of stillness; and that stillness may be called a reporting that they have fulfilled their appointed end.” quote by Lao Tzu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88c/lao-tzu-624_serenity_this-returning-to-their-root-is-what-we_2248828.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88c/lao-tzu-624_serenity_this-returning-to-their-root-is-what-we_2248828.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88c/lao-tzu-624_serenity_this-returning-to-their-root-is-what-we_2248828.jpg) > ““This returning to their root is what we call the state of stillness; and that stillness may be called a reporting that they have fulfilled their appointed end.”” [Lao Tzu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lao-tzu/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Returning to one's origin is a state of stillness, which signals fulfillment of one's purpose. **In simple terms:** Finding stillness shows you have fulfilled your purpose. Key Takeaway Seek inner stillness to recognize purpose. Themes spirituality purpose inner peace philosophy self-realization Mood contemplative calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - life reflection - goal assessment - personal growth Key Concepts stillness ful fulfillment taoist practice Questions to Reflect On - What does stillness mean to you? - How do you know you have fulfilled your purpose? 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