Daily Archives: July 8, 2010

NOTHING WEAKER THAN WATER

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There is nothing weaker than water But nothing greater in overcoming the hard, For which there is no substitute. That weakness overcomes strength And gentleness overcomes the rigid, No one does not know; Yet who can put it into practice? … Continue reading →

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THE CLEAR WATER

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The stonemason Cools his chisel in it – The clear water. Buson While working stone, the metal chisel of the stonemason becomes too hot to hold — from the heat of the day and from the friction of repeated blows … Continue reading →

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A GREAT TREE

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A great tree Felled in the summer mountains; The echoing. Meisetsu

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