Action Quotes
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.
"Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Simplicity is presented as a way to return to what is fundamental. The instruction favours less complication in conduct and thought.
Key takeaway:
Remove unnecessary complexity from a practical choice.
Origin of the quote
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 67, Stephen Mitchell’s interpretive version.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe wording is Mitchell’s modern rendering. It should not be presented as a literal English sentence from the ancient text.
