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"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"

- Lao Tzu

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This quote from Lao Tzu, a Chinese theorist and writer, highlights the importance of internal expedition and self-knowledge over exterior experiences as well as traveling. The first two lines recommend that can obtain expertise of the globe without literally traveling or experiencing it firsthand, probably through meditation, contemplation, or self-questioning. The next line speaks to the capacity to understand the all-natural order of the universe without looking outside, possibly via spiritual or thoughtful research.

The last line, "The further one goes, the less one understands," can be interpreted in a few various ways. One analysis is that the extra one physically takes a trip as well as experiences the globe, the a lot more confused as well as overwhelmed they can become, bring about a sense of lack of knowledge or disorientation. Another analysis is that the more one delves into intellectual quests or theoretical expertise, the even more they recognize how little they absolutely understand or comprehend.

Generally, the quote urges a focus on inner development and also understanding, as opposed to looking for expertise and also satisfaction entirely through outside experiences or info.

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Lao Tzu This quote is written / told by Lao Tzu between 571 BC and 471 BC. He was a famous Author from China. The author also have 74 other quotes.

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