A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.

What this quote means

Holding plans loosely leaves room for the journey itself. Lao Tzu praises the traveler who is present to the way rather than fixated on the destination.

Context

Ancient Chinese sage, traditionally the author of the Tao Te Ching and the source of Taoist thought.

This line is among the quotes by Lao Tzu that readers return to on calm, drawn from Tao Te Ching — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.

🗂️ Topic: Calm 🌅 Mood: Reflective 📖 Tao Te Ching

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