Guest guest Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` Chi Hsing-tzu was raising a fighting cock for his lord. After ten days, the lord asked, " Is he ready? " Chi answered, " No, sir, he is still vain and flushed with rage. " Ten days passed, and the prince asked about the cock. Chi said, " Not yet, sir. He is on the alert whenever he hears another cock crowing. " When the prince's inquiry came again, Chi replied, " Not quite yet, sir. His sense of fighting is still smoldering within him. " When another ten days elapsed, Chi said to the lord: " He is almost ready. Even when he hears another crowing, he shows no excitement. He now resembles one made of wood. His qualities are integrated. No cocks are his match- they will at once run away from him. - Chuang-tzu ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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