"In doing good avoid fame. In doing badavoid disgrace. Pursue a middle course
as your principle. Thus you will guard your
body from harm, preserve your life,
fulfill your duties to your parents, and
live your allotted span of life."
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday Morning Philosophy
Zhuangzi was a Chinese mystic from the third century BC. Here is his straightforward advice for how to live your life and stay out of trouble:
"In doing good avoid fame. In doing bad
avoid disgrace. Pursue a middle course
as your principle. Thus you will guard your
body from harm, preserve your life,
fulfill your duties to your parents, and
live your allotted span of life."
"In doing good avoid fame. In doing badavoid disgrace. Pursue a middle course
as your principle. Thus you will guard your
body from harm, preserve your life,
fulfill your duties to your parents, and
live your allotted span of life."
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