Think in Solitude

Haley Davis standing in a corner by Justin Ireland 

Dec. 31, 2011

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The greatest perfection seems imperfect,
And yet its use is inexhaustible.
The greatest fullness seems empty,
And yet its use is endless.
The greatest straightness looks like
crookedness.
The greatest skill appears clumsy.
The greatest eloquence sounds like
stammering.
Restlessness overcomes cold,
But calm overcomes heat.
The peaceful and serene
Is the Norm of the World.

TAO TEH CHING, Lao Tzu
translated by John C.H. Wu

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