Confucius has said, "Don't go in and hide; don't come out and shine; stand stock-still in the middle." He who can follow these three rules is sure to be called the finest. When people are setting out on a dangerous road, if they hear that one traveler in a party of ten has been murdered, then fathers and sons, elder and younger brothers will warn each other to be careful and will not venture out until they have a large escort of armed men. That's wise of them, isn't it?Go here to read the introductory post to the chapters of the Book of Chuang Tzu.
"But when it comes to what people really ought to be worried about - the time when they are lying in bed or sitting around eating and drinking - then they don't have sense enough to take warning. That's a mistake!"
~ Burton Watson translation via Terebess Asia Online ~
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Chapter 19, Part 5B - Chuang Tzu
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