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Slowing down5 quotes
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Don't be in a hurry. You'll miss the best parts in life. — Saloon hostess · 1956If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I'll bet they'd live a lot differently. — Bill Watterson · 1992Nobody sees a flower-really-it is so small-we haven't time-and to see takes time like to have a friend takes time. — Georgia O'Keeffe · 1939Seekers of the Way. In Buddhism no effort is necessary. All one has to do is to do nothing except to move his bowels, urinate, put on his clothing, eat his meals, and lie down if he is tired. The stupid will laugh at him, but the wise will understand. — Linji Yixuan · 886Life2 quotes
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Don't be in a hurry. You'll miss the best parts in life. — Saloon hostess · 1956Purpose of life2 quotes
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Don't be in a hurry. You'll miss the best parts in life. — Saloon hostess · 1956Busyness1 quote
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Letting go1 quote
Seekers of the Way. In Buddhism no effort is necessary. All one has to do is to do nothing except to move his bowels, urinate, put on his clothing, eat his meals, and lie down if he is tired. The stupid will laugh at him, but the wise will understand. — Linji Yixuan · 886Observation1 quote
Nobody sees a flower-really-it is so small-we haven't time-and to see takes time like to have a friend takes time. — Georgia O'Keeffe · 1939Paying attention1 quote
Nobody sees a flower-really-it is so small-we haven't time-and to see takes time like to have a friend takes time. — Georgia O'Keeffe · 1939Simple living1 quote
Seekers of the Way. In Buddhism no effort is necessary. All one has to do is to do nothing except to move his bowels, urinate, put on his clothing, eat his meals, and lie down if he is tired. The stupid will laugh at him, but the wise will understand. — Linji Yixuan · 886Stars1 quote
If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I'll bet they'd live a lot differently. — Bill Watterson · 1992Taking one's time1 quote
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911