It is a mark of insincerity of purpose to spend one's time in looking for the sacred Emperor in the low-class tea-shops.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking the divine in mundane or lowly places shows a misplaced focus or lack of true purpose.
- In plain terms
- Looking for sacred things in cheap places means you don't know what you want.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus your search for meaning where it truly resides.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you look for truth?
- How do you define sacredness?
Another view
Sometimes wisdom is found in unexpected or humble places.
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