Patsy Fergusson
Feb 22, 2021

My personal preference is the Stephen Mitchell translation, in part because he switches between he and she in his translations, explaining that the written pronoun in the original language is ungendered. So much wisdom in this book! #9 is one of my favorites:

Fill your bowl to the brim

and it will spill.

Keep sharpening your knife

and it will blunt.

Chase after money and security

and your heart will never unclench.

Care about people's approval

and you will be their prisoner.

Do your work, then step back.

The only path to serenity.

Patsy Fergusson
Patsy Fergusson

Written by Patsy Fergusson

Tree hugger. Tour guide. Top Writer. Feminist. Newly-baptized Bay swimmer. Editor of Fourth Wave. https://medium.com/fourth-wave

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