#daosim

With respect to gain and loss—and thus to life and death—the ideal is to understand that 'gain is a matter of the opportune moment; loss is a matter of the flow of events.' Thus one can be 'at peace with the moment and dwell in the flow'

The fish trap exists because of the fish. Once you've gotten the fish you can forget the trap. The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit. Once you've gotten the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words exist because of meaning. Once you've gotten the meaning, you can forget the words. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can talk with him?

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you're heading.

Sam Chin Philosophy of I Liq Chuan