Notable Quote: Empty Boats

If a man is crossing a river

and an empty boat

collides with his own boat,

he won't be offended or get angry,

however hot-tempered he may be.

But if the boat is manned,

he may flare up, shouting and cursing,

just because there's a rower.

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Realize that all boats are empty

as you cross the river of the world,

and nothing can possibly offend you.

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~ Stephen Mitchell,

The Second Book of the Tao