Reading books but not seeing the wisdom and
intelligence within—
This is being a slave to paper and print.
Being of high rank but not loving people—
This is a thief wearing ceremonial robes.
Lecturing on learned subjects but not giving proper
respect to putting them into action—
This is Zen of the mouth alone.
Performing great achievements but giving no thought
to the seeds of virtue for the future—
This is only flowers blooming and withering right
before your eyes.
---Hung Ying-ming---
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