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The Book of Equanimity<\/b>, Case 56<\/i><\/p>\n

Uncle Mi went walking with Dongshan. A white rabbit dashed by in front of them. Uncle said, \u201cHow quick!\u201d Dongshan replied, \u201cHow is that?\u201d Uncle said, \u201cIt is exactly as if someone were picked off the street and appointed president.\u201d Dongshan responded, \u201cEven though you are a venerable master, you still talk like that!\u201d Uncle asked, \u201cHow would you put it?\u201d Dongshan said, \u201cThe most successful one steps into the street for a time.\u201d

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Upon hearing this I pull out my watch and cry \u201cOh, dear! Oh, dear! I shall be too late\u2026\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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