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A flower falls, even though we love it and a weed grows, even though we do not love it
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"A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it"

- Dogen

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This quote by Dogen speaks with the concept of approval and understanding of the natural cycle of life. It is a pointer that life is continuously changing which we need to accept and embrace the changes that come our method. The flower falling is a metaphor for the charm and fragility of life, and the weed growing is a metaphor for the inevitability of modification and development. The quote motivates us to accept the things we can not control and to comprehend that life has lots of both appeal and challenge. It is a pointer that we should accept the great and the bad, the beautiful and the unsightly, and to discover peace in the knowledge that life is continuously changing. Ultimately, this quote is a reminder to be mindful of today moment and to accept the modifications that come our way.

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Japan Flag This quote is written / told by Dogen between January 19, 1200 and September 22, 1253. He/she was a famous Leader from Japan. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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