> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I'm curious as to people's opinion's on this statement. If you could
be the
> most famous person in the world, or simply the guy next door, which
would you
> choose? My answer is both, but that's not allowed, is it?
>
> The guy next door can at least log into his email accounts with no
worries,
> because he doesn't owe anybody anything.
"I'll teach you how to escape death.
...there is a raven in the eastern sea which is called Yitai
("dull-head"). This dull-head cannot fly very high and seems very
stupid. It hops only a short distance and nestles close with others of
its kind. In going forward, it dare not lead, and in going back, it dare
not lag behind. At the time of feeding, it takes what is left over by
the other birds. Therefore, the ranks of this bird are never depleted
and nobody can do them any harm. A tree with a straight trunk is the
first to be chopped down. A well with sweet water is the first to be
drawn dry."
-Taikung Jen (in a conversation with Confucius)
