An ancient gnarled tree: Too fibrous for a logger's saw, Too twisted to fit a carpenter's square, Outlasts the whole forest. Ming-Dao Deng More Quotes by Ming-Dao Deng More Quotes From Ming-Dao Deng The sages say that life is illusion, but does that change its poignancy? Ming-Dao Deng change doe life Let us be sad; it is feeling that makes us human. Ming-Dao Deng humans feelings Did you measure to attain your height? Did you use geometry to radiate your limb? Did you lament storm-torn branches? Did you inventory your leaves for the sun? You did none of these things, yet man in his cleverness Cannot match your perfection. Ming-Dao Deng perfection tree men Money is never more important than your body and mind, but you must work and support yourself. Never depend on others for your livelihood. Ming-Dao Deng support important mind Eventually, the time of action must come. When this happens, be a winner! Don't settle for mediocre results. Don't try to stay even. Go for it all! Ming-Dao Deng winner action trying Use a mirror in difficult times. You will see both cause and resolution. Ming-Dao Deng difficult-times mirrors use The follower of Tao is always flexible and adaptable to circumstance. Ming-Dao Deng tao followers circumstances