Mind Quotes
To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders.
"To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
A settled mind is imagined as receptive to the world without struggle. The saying praises stillness rather than literal control over the universe.
Key takeaway:
Let mental quiet help you attend more clearly.
Origin of the quote
A translated statement associated with Zhuangzi, Chapter 13.
Who actually said this?
Likely misattributedStenudd traces the line to another Taoist text, not the Tao Te Ching. Crediting Laozi erases that distinction.
