Quote by Shunryu Suzuki
Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find

Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer. – Shunryu Suzuki

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