Deep Quotes
Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.
"Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Some growth occurs when conditions are ready, without continual interference. The image encourages patience and attentive presence rather than forcing every process to follow a personal timetable.
Key takeaway:
Allow natural processes the time and space they need.
Origin of the quote
Part of a longer Zen verse commonly associated with the Zenrin Kushu collection: sitting quietly while spring and the grass arrive in their own time.
Who actually said this?
Likely misattributedThe cited Zen community attributes the verse to Zenrin Kushu rather than Lao Tzu. A particular individual author is not established by that collection attribution.
