A disciple of Lao Lai-tzu was out gathering firewood when he happened to meet Confucius. He returned and reported, "There's a man over there with a long body and short legs, his back a little humped and his ears set way back, who looks as though he were trying to attend to everything within the four seas. I don't know who it can be."Go here to read the introductory post to the chapters of the Book of Chuang Tzu.
Lao Lai-tzu said, "That's Kung Ch'iu. Tell him to come over here!"
When Confucius arrived, Lao Lai-tzu said, "Ch'iu, get rid of your proud bearing and that knowing look on your face and you can become a gentleman!"
Confucius bowed and stepped back a little, a startled and changed expression on his face, and then asked, "Do you think I can make any progress in my labors?"
~ Burton Watson translation via Terebess Asia Online ~
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Chapter 26, Part 5A - Chuang Tzu
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