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A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.
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"A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it."
— Dogen

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A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it. — Dogen

About Dogen

Dogen was a Leader from Japan (1200–1253).

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Who said "A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not…"?
This quote is attributed to Dogen, a Leader from Japan.
When did Dogen live?
Dogen lived from 1200 – 1253.