The Three Principle Texts of Daoism translated by ... - Bad Request

child, do you play the child too. If he cast aside all senseof decorum, do you do so too. As far as he goes, do yougo also. Thus you will reach him without offendinghim.”“Don't you know the story of the praying-mantis? In itsrage it stretched out its arms to prevent a chariot frompassing, unaware that this was beyond its strength, soadmirable was its energy! Be cautious. If you are alwaysoffending others by your superiority, you will probablycome to grief.”“Do you not know that those who keep tigers do notventure to give them live animals as food, for fear ofexciting their fury when killing the prey? Also, thatwhole animals are not given, for fear of exciting thetiger's fury when rending them? The periods of hungerand repletion are carefully watched in order to preventsuch outbursts. The tiger is of a different species fromman; but the latter too is manageable if properly treated,unmanageable if excited to fury.”“Those who are fond of horses surround them withvarious conveniences. Sometimes mosquitoes or fliestrouble them; and then, unexpectedly to the animal, agroom will brush them off, the result being that thehorse breaks his bridle, and hurts his head and chest.The intention is good, but there is a want of real care forthe horse. Against this you must be on your guard."