Alan W. WattsIn looking out upon the world, we forget that the world is looking at itself.
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It is easy to forget that when we are in the middle of the day-to-day grind. It is easy to take things for granted. But in looking out upon the world, we forget that the world is looking at itself. This quote reminds us that in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, there is a grand design. Even when we are busy, there are greater things happening around us.
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