Quote

Nothing is softer or more flexible than water,

yet nothing can resist it.

(Lao Tzu)

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The purpose of a fish trap is to catch fish,

and when the fish are caught, the trap is forgotten.

The purpose of a rabbit snare is to catch rabbits.

When the rabbits are caught, the snare is forgotten.

The purpose of words is to convey ideas.

When the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten.

Where can I find a man who has forgotten words?

He is the one I would like to talk to.

(Chuang-Tzu)

Zen story

Two monks were once traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was falling. 

Coming around the bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection. 

"Come on, girl," said the first monk. Lifting her in his arms, he carried her over the mud.

The second monk did not speak again until that night when they reached a lodging temple. 

Then he no longer could restrain himself.

"We monks don't go near females," he said. "It is dangerous. Why did you do that?"

"I left the girl there," the first monk said. "Are you still carrying her?"

(From the book: The Little Zen Companion)