Quote by Dogen

When we discover that the truth is already in us, we are all at once our original selves.

When we discover that the truth is already in us, we are all

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This quote suggests that we all possess inherent knowledge and understanding within ourselves. It implies that the truth we seek is not something external to us, but rather something we already have within us. By realizing this, we shed the layers of influence and societal conditioning that have shaped us, allowing us to connect with our authentic selves. In essence, the quote suggests that self-discovery and the pursuit of truth lead us back to our original, untainted state of being.

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