Po-li Hsi did not let title and stipend get inside his mind. He fed the cattle and the cattle grew fat, and this fact made Duke Mu of Ch'in forget Po-li Hsi's lowly position and turn over the government to him. Shun, the man of the Yu clan, did not let life and death get inside his mind. So he was able to influence others.Go here to read the introductory post to the chapters of the Book of Chuang Tzu.
~ Burton Watson translation via Terebess Asia Online ~
Monday, May 2, 2011
Chapter 21, Part 6 - Chuang Tzu
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