the path into the light seems dark.

the path forward seems to go back.

the direct path seems long.

true power seems weak.

true purity seems tarnished.

true steadfastness seems changeable.

true clarity seems obscure.

the greatest art seems unsophisticated.

the greatest love seems indifferent.

the greatest wisdom seems childish.

 being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,

while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

~lao tzu