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Words of Wisdom

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"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.

 

Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.

 

Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.

 

Do not believe in anything simply on the authority of your teachers and elders.

 

Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.

 

But after observation and analysis, when you find anything that agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it."

 

~ Buddha ~

 

 

 

"Thus the wise man residing in the Tao sets an example for all beings.

 

Because he does not display himself, people can see his light.

 

Because he has nothing to prove, people can trust his words.

 

Because he doesn't know who he is, * people recognize themselves in him.

 

Because he has no goal (secret personal agenda) in mind, everything he does succeeds." *(Meaning he does not set him/herself above anyone.)

 

~ Tao Te Ching ~