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<\/a>A samurai came to see a famous teacher, hoping to become his student. He asked:<\/p>\n\u201cMaster, perhaps you could tell me about heaven and hell?\u201d<\/p>\n
The old master simply said to him:<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy should I bother? Somebody as stupid as you could never understand!\u201d<\/p>\n
The samurai was seized by rage at this insulting old man and drew his sword to strike the man down.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is hell!\u201d said the master.<\/p>\n
Realizing he had been given a great lesson, the samurai sheathed his sword and bowed deeply in gratitude<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that is heaven!\u201d, said the master<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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