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Vin21



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:01 am    Post subject: proverbial tree Reply with quote
The proverbial tree falling in the forest.
What is " proverbial tree "?
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asterix



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
There is a Zen saying (koan) - If a tree falls in the forest and there is nobody there, does it make a sound?.
The writer is probably referring to that saying.
Proverbial means, as well-known as a proverb, referred to in a proverb, or notorious.
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