Beauty Quote by Ryokan
““If there is beauty, there must be ugliness; If there is right, there must be wrong. Wisdom and ignorance are complementary, And illusion and enlightenment cannot be separated. This is an old truth, don't think it was discovered recently. "I want this, I want that" Is nothing but foolishness. I'll tell you a secret - "All things are impermanent!””
About This Quote
Source Zen teaching: Collection of Zen sayings, 13th century
Beauty and ugliness, right and wrong, wisdom and ignorance, illusion and enlightenment are interdependent; impermanence is universal.
In simple terms: Opposites and change are natural.
Key Takeaway
Accept duality and impermanence.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
duality
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
non-dualism
mindfulness
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance opposing truths?
- In what ways does impermanence affect your goals?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as relativism.
