Chuang Tzu was walking in the mountains when he saw a huge tree, its branches and leaves thick and lush. A woodcutter paused by its side but made no move to cut it down. When Chuang Tzu asked the reason, he replied, "There's nothing it could be used for!" Chuang Tzu said, "Because of its worthlessness, this tree is able to live out the years Heaven gave it."Go here to read the introductory post to the chapters of the Book of Chuang Tzu.
~ Burton Watson translation via Terebess Asia Online ~
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Chapter 20, Part 1A - Chuang Tzu
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