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Dogen Quotes: Truth is not far away. It is nearer than near. There is no need to attain it, since not one of your steps leads away from it.
         

Truth is not far away. It is nearer than near. There is no need to attain it, since not one of your steps leads away from it.


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If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?



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