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Muddy water, let stand, becomes clear.
"Muddy water, let stand, becomes clear."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
Clarity sometimes appears when agitation is allowed to settle.
Key takeaway:
Pause before forcing an answer from a troubled mind.
Origin of the quote
A modern condensation of the muddy-water image in Tao Te Ching, Chapter 15
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe post’s exact translator or adapter is unidentified.
