Bit by Bit - Chapter 10, Part 9

Trey Smith

When men hold on to their eyesight, the world will no longer be dazzled. When men hold on to their hearing, the world will no longer be wearied. When men hold on to their wisdom, the world will no longer be confused. When men hold on to their Virtue, the world will no longer go awry. Men like Tseng, Shih, Yang, Mo, Musician K'uang, Artisan Ch'ui, or Li Chu all displayed their Virtue on the outside and thereby blinded and misled the world. As methods go, this one is worthless!

Have you alone never heard of that age of Perfect Virtue?
~ Burton Watson translation ~

When desires are tempered, it is that much easier to cast aside temptations and distractions. But in order to accomplish this, a change must be made inside of ourselves.

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