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Chapter 28 in daylight

tears and laughter 纪伯伦 609Words 2018-03-20
I have seen all that is done under the sun, It's all empty, it's all fluttering... — Ecclesiastes O soul of Solomon that swims in the space of the spiritual world!Ah, you who have stripped off the material cloak - which we still wear -!It is you who have left these words in the world--they spring from weakness and despair, and they breed weakness and despair in the captives of the body. Now, you know that this life has a purpose, and not even death can take it away; but how can men realize it till the soul is freed from the bondage of the body? Now, you know that life is not chasing after the wind, nor is there a void under the sun, and that all things, past and future, work toward the truth;We've always thought that these words were wise words and flashes of inspiration, but in fact, you know, these words are nonsense, confusing and hopeless.

Now, of course you know that stupidity, wickedness, and tyranny all have their own reasons; whereas we see beauty only in the manifestations of wisdom, in the achievement of virtue, and in just results. You know that sorrow and poverty cleanse the soul; but our finite minds think there should be only abundance and happiness in the world. Now, you know that the soul is overcoming the hardships of life and moving toward the light; but we never forget your words that man is but a toy, manipulated by mysterious forces. You regret it, and think that you should not spread that spirit—it makes people look down on the present life, no longer pursue the future life, and lose confidence; but we still regard your words as the golden rule , keep in mind.

O soul of Solomon resting in the eternal world!Please enlighten those who love philosophy, stop being so pessimistic, hopeless, and depressed.This may serve as ransom for an unintentional mistake.
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