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I read this in the paper today in the "Belief" section.

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 7:13-14

It reminded me of this verse from the taoteching.

53
Were I sufficiently wise I would follow the Great Way and only fear going astray
the Great Way is smooth but people love byways
their palaces are spotless
their fields are overgrown
their granaries are empty
they wear fine clothes
they carry sharp swords
they tire of food and drink
and possess more than they need
this is called robbery and robbery is not the Way

Two symbols that have great power. A gate and a road. Each important not because of where they are, but where they lead, or what they open to. How similar are wise thoughts and wise words?




	lo fi samurai Home Get Email Updates A Mad Poem Addressed to My Nephews and Nieces reading recommendations Email Me Admin Password Remember Me 163842 Curiosities served Share on Facebook				2009-10-09 4:00 PM the gate and the road Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (1) I read this in the paper today in the "Belief" section. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14 It reminded me of this verse from the taoteching. 53 Were I sufficiently wise I would follow the Great Way and only fear going astray the Great Way is smooth but people love byways their palaces are spotless their fields are overgrown their granaries are empty they wear fine clothes they carry sharp swords they tire of food and drink and possess more than they need this is called robbery and robbery is not the Way Two symbols that have great power. A gate and a road. Each important not because of where they are, but where they lead, or what they open to. How similar are wise thoughts and wise words? Read/Post Comments (1) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top