The Taoist: A Poem Analysis

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“Sourness and bitterness come from the interfering and unappreciative mind. Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet (Benjamin Hoff pg 6)”. This quote conveys the fact that people only suffer in life and are “sour” because they do not appreciate their surroundings and take in time to breathe in the air. Since pooh of course is a character that is the most sweet and lives simple he represents a person who is not sour. If one was to look more and understand nature they would bring peace into any situation or task that comes at hand. The Taoist lived in a virtually different world compared to other religions since they consisted of a appreciative mind.

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