Bit by Bit - Chapter 16, Part 7

Trey Smith

The so-called scholars in hiding of ancient times did not conceal their bodies and refuse to let them be seen; they did not shut in their words and refuse to let them out; they did not stow away their knowledge and refuse to share it. But the fate of the times was too much awry. If the fate of the times had been with them and they could have done great deeds in the world, then they would have returned to Unity and left no trace behind. But the fate of the times was against them and brought them only great hardship in the world, and therefore they deepened their roots, rested in perfection, and waited. This was the way they kept themselves alive.
~ Burton Watson translation ~

You can only teach those who wish to be taught. You can only model for those wishing to see. If you try to force teaching or modeling on those who are not receptive, it will all be for naught.

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