Zen-a-day - Oct 16

Thursday 16 October 2008
True humility is contentment. There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.
- Henri-Frédéric Amiel

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Saturday 13 September 2008
It is a task to come to see the world as it is.
- Iris Murdoch

Sunday 14 September 2008
Once a government official and student named Rikko Taifu visited Nansen and said: "Your disciple understands Buddhism a little."
"How is it during the entire twenty-four hours?" Nansen asked.
Rikko replied: "He goes withoug even a shred of clothing."
Nansen said: "That fellow is still standing outside in the hall. He has not realized any of the Tao. A virtuous ruler does not use clever rejoinders."
- Zen mondo