“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them -- that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
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“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them -- that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” [Quotation attributed to Lao-Tzu]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9214-life-is-a-series-of-natural-and-spontaneous/
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“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them -- that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” Attributed to Lao-Tzu. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9214-life-is-a-series-of-natural-and-spontaneous/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them -- that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” Attributed to Lao-Tzu. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9214-life-is-a-series-of-natural-and-spontaneous/.