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Stephen Mitchell
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Stephen Mitchell was born as Steven Louis Mitchell, but is often referred to simply as Stephen Mitchell.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on August 30, 1933, in New York City, USA. Unfortunately, his passing date is not publicly available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
A renowned American literary translator, poet, playwright, and professor of English literature, Stephen Mitchell was an accomplished individual with a diverse range of skills and interests.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in the heart of New York City, Mitchell's early life was marked by a love for books and poetry. His parents, Doris and Louis, instilled in him a deep appreciation for literature and culture. Mitchell attended New York City public schools before heading to City College of New York, where he earned his BA in 1956.
Major Accomplishments
Stephen Mitchell's career was marked by numerous accomplishments, including:
Translation of several classical works into English, such as The Bhagavad Gita and The Odyssey
Publication of original poetry collections like The Gospel According to the Son and The Gospel of Thomas
Playwrighting credits for productions like Hedda Gabler and A Doll's HouseNotable Works or Actions
Some notable works by Stephen Mitchell include:
His translations of Buddhist scriptures, which have been widely praised for their clarity and accessibility
* His original poetry collections, which explore themes of spirituality, love, and social justice
Impact and Legacy
As a translator, poet, playwright, and professor, Stephen Mitchell has left an indelible mark on the literary world. His work continues to inspire new generations of readers and writers.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Stephen Mitchell is widely quoted and remembered for his thought-provoking translations, original poetry, and innovative playwriting style.
Quotes by Stephen Mitchell
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The great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao. When rich speculators prosper while farmers lose their land; when government officials spend money on weapons instead of cures; when the upper class is extravagant and irresponsible while the poor have nowhere to turn – all this is robbery and chaos. It is not in keeping with the Tao.
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When a country is in harmony with the Tao, the factories make trucks and tractors. When a country goes counter to the Tao, warheads are stockpiled outside the cities. There is no greater illusion than fear, no greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself, no greater misfortune than having an enemy. Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe.
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Here is a poem for you: The candy peddler is ringing his bell, and the child cries to its mother. Money becomes candy and candy becomes money. Money goes into the peddler’s pocket, and candy goes into the child’s mouth and is sweet.
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What may appear to be proud ungrateful and headstrong fron the outside may from the inside express an unshakable integrity of character. Pride, if it doesn’t step over the line into arrogance, is simply an unprejudiced self-esteem. Ingratitude is the appropriate response to a kindness that has hooks on it. Headstrong is another word for trusting your own heart.
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Whenever righteousness falters and chaos threatens to prevail, I take on a human body and manifest myself on earth.
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The Great Way is not difficult if you do not make distinctions. Only throw away likes and dislikes, and everything will be perfectly clear. So.
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They say you can fool some of the people all of the time. Accordingly, I think we should concentrate on this group initially. We can move on to the people you can only fool some of the time at a later date if we deem it necessary.
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The Master gives himself up to whatever the moment brings. He knows that he is going to die, and he has nothing left to hold on to: no illusions in his mind, no resistances in his body. He doesn’t think about his actions; they flow from the core of his being. He holds nothing back from life; therefore he is ready for death, as a man is ready for sleep after a good day’s work.
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