Wise words from Laozi, Chinese philospher

"When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, while others build windmills."
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Bartley Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Could you imagine, if instead of building that Trump border wall, we build a bunch of windmills instead. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
Kaufman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hi Benjamin, Thanks for your visit and glad you enjoyed Laozi's wisdom. Have a blessed evening
Goldsmith Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A wonderful write. I enjoyed reading it. Have a great and blessed day writing away..............
Kaufman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 4:20 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..
Anaya Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 9:55 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~
Kaufman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Hi Anaya, Wouldn't it be great to be that innovative. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for visiting..
Lane Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Hi, Nancy. Wise words that mirror the thought behind making lemonade with lemons.
Kaufman Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hi Lin, Thanks for your comment. Oh but to be that wise. Perhaps in another life? LOL
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