Quote by Dogen

A flower falls, even though we love it and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.

A flower falls, even though we love it and a weed grows, eve

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This quote reminds us that the laws of nature are indifferent to our personal preferences and emotions. It signifies the transient nature of beauty and the resilience of undesirable things. It teaches us that our affections or aversions cannot ultimately control or determine the natural course of life. Whether we love a flower or despise a weed, they both follow their own path of growth or decay, highlighting the impermanence and impartiality of existence.

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