We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society. – Alan Watts
Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone. – Alan Watts
To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float. – Alan Watts
A scholar tries to learn something everyday; a student of Buddhism tries to unlearn something daily. – Alan Watts
Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun. – Alan Watts
A person who thinks all the time, has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, they lose touch with reality. And live, in a world of illusions. – Alan Watts
One of these days I will explore this forest. But then again I may not, for there are places which people should leave alone. – Alan Watts
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. – Alan Watts
Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth. – Alan Watts
When we attempt to exercise power or control over someone else, we cannot avoid giving that person the very same power or control over us. – Alan Watts
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