“ Hope and fear are both phantoms that arise from thinking of the self. When we don't see the self as self, what do we have to fear? ”
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (4th century BC). copy citation
| Author | Lao Tzu |
|---|---|
| Source | Tao Te Ching |
| Topic | fear hope self |
| Date | 4th century BC |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Stephen Mitchell |
| Weblink | https://terebess.hu/english/tao/mitchell.html |
Context
“Whether you go up the ladder or down it, you position is shaky.
When you stand with your two feet on the ground, you will always keep your balance. What does it mean that hope is as hollow as fear?
Hope and fear are both phantoms that arise from thinking of the self.
When we don't see the self as self, what do we have to fear? See the world as your self.
Have faith in the way things are.
Love the world as your self; then you can care for all things.
14 Look, and it can't be seen.” source
When you stand with your two feet on the ground, you will always keep your balance. What does it mean that hope is as hollow as fear?
Hope and fear are both phantoms that arise from thinking of the self.
When we don't see the self as self, what do we have to fear? See the world as your self.
Have faith in the way things are.
Love the world as your self; then you can care for all things.
14 Look, and it can't be seen.” source
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