Clear Quote by Laozi

Muddy water, let stand, becomes clear.

— Anonymous

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

— Alan Watts

Who is there who can make muddy waters clear? But if allowed to remain still, it will gradually clear itself.

— Laozi

Muddy water will become clear if allowed to stand undisturbed, and so too will the mind become clear if it is allowed to be…

— Ming-Dao Deng

“Who can (make) the muddy water (clear)? Let it be still, and it will gradually become clear.”

— Confucius

Be patient and wait. Your mud will settle. Your water will be clear.

— James Frey

“Who can (make) the muddy water (clear)?”

— Lao Tzu

In stillness the muddied water returns to clarity.

— Laozi

As muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone, it could be argued that those who sit quietly and do nothing are making…

— Alan Watts

“Who can (make) the muddy water (clear)? Let it be still, and it will gradually become clear. Who can secure the condition of rest?…

— Lao Tzu

“There's no clear water from a muddy well. All you can do is let the silt settle until the water clears otherwise it will…

— Patrick Rothfuss

Have patience. Wait until the mud settles and the water is clear. Remain unmoving until right action arises by itself.

— Laozi