Wise words from Laozi, Chinese philospher

"When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, while others build windmills."

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Benjamin Bartley

Date: 3/12/2025 11:09:00 AM

Could you imagine, if instead of building that Trump border wall, we build a bunch of windmills instead. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 3/13/2025 4:30:00 PM

Hi Benjamin, Thanks for your visit and glad you enjoyed Laozi's wisdom. Have a blessed evening

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/12/2025 10:41:00 AM

A wonderful write. I enjoyed reading it. Have a great and blessed day writing away..............

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 3/13/2025 4:20:00 PM

Hi Paula dear, I was stumbling around on the internet and thought it well worth sharing. Happy you liked it and thanks for your visit..

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/12/2025 9:55:00 AM

Good morning and good choice in quotes as much needed. Chinese philosophy is my go to as well for luck quotes y mas! Have a nice day~

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 3/13/2025 4:19:00 PM

Hi Anaya, Wouldn't it be great to be that innovative. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for visiting..

Lin Lane

Date: 3/12/2025 9:28:00 AM

Hi, Nancy. Wise words that mirror the thought behind making lemonade with lemons.

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 3/13/2025 4:17:00 PM

Hi Lin, Thanks for your comment. Oh but to be that wise. Perhaps in another life? LOL