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Masta_Don
Joined: 17 Aug 2006
Location: Hyehwa-dong, Seoul
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 Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:43 am Post subject: Mangled Confucianist Quotes |
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If I can do it, I do it.
If s/he can't do it, they don't do it.
That is zen.
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That's what I heard tonight from my Korean friend. It's supposed to be about those able, have power, and, thus, more ability, so they rise to the top...I think. But really, it's unclear. Anyone want to shed some light on it? Or add your own. |
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thegadfly
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The translation of the quote I have read is:
"Do what you do while you are doing it."
That may also be mangled, but I always thought it meant to be in the moment, mind on the task at hand, at one with the task, and it always made me think of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. |
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Leslie Cheswyck
Joined: 31 May 2003
Location: University of Western Chile
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