The Book of Equanimity, Case 56
Uncle Mi went walking with Dongshan. A white rabbit dashed by in front of them. Uncle said, “How quick!” Dongshan replied, “How is that?” Uncle said, “It is exactly as if someone were picked off the street and appointed president.” Dongshan responded, “Even though you are a venerable master, you still talk like that!” Uncle asked, “How would you put it?” Dongshan said, “The most successful one steps into the street for a time.”
Upon hearing this I pull out my watch and cry “Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I shall be too late…”
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