It will not come by looking for it. Nor will it do to say, 'Behold, over here!' or 'Behold, over there!' Rather, the kingdom of the Father is spread out on the earth, but people do not see it. -The Gospel of Thomas
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Language is a cracked kettle on which we beat out tunes for bears to dance to, while all the time we long to move the stars to pity. -Gustave Flaubert
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Do what is right. Be pure. At the end of the way is freedom. Till then patience. -Buddha
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As for you, be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves. -The Gospel of Thomas
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A monk inquired earnestly of Unmon, 'What is Buddha?' Unmon said, 'A dried shit stick.' -Mumonkan

Being Present.