Quote by Chuang Tzu

We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depended on it. Yet our opinions have no permanence; like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away.

We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depe

Summary

This quote suggests that we tend to be stubbornly attached to our own perspectives, as if they are the only truth. However, it reminds us that our opinions are temporary and transient, just like the changing seasons. It implies that we should be more open-minded, recognizing that our viewpoints will eventually fade away, and therefore, we should embrace a greater flexibility in our thinking.

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