Tranquillity
The Way takes no action, but leaves nothing undone.
When you accept this
The world will flourish,
In harmony with nature.
Nature does not possess desire;
Without desire, the heart becomes quiet;
In this manner the whole world is made tranquil.
-- Lao Tse, "Tao Te Ching"
Nature abhors a virgin -- a frozen asset.
-- Clare Booth Luce
Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
-- Mark Twain