The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest.

Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu

Career Disappears Either Else Flower Forest He Head Honored Kinds Like Sage Silent Two Waving World

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