Because one takes on all manner of tasks with just one’s small portion of wisdom, everything becomes self-centred, contrary to the Way of Heaven, leading to evil actions. Viewed from the side that sort of wisdom is dirty, weak, narrow-minded and inflexible.When one finds one self at a loss for real wisdom, it is a good idea to discuss the matter with some one else. Because the other person is uninvolved third party and can consider the matter objectively without self-centred bias, the conclusions you reach will accord with the correct way. Viewed for the side, it will seem firmly rooted and reliable. It will be like a great tree which has grown many roots. The wisdom of just one person is like a tree stuck in the ground with no roots.
The Hagakure – The wisdom of just one person is like a tree with no roots
July 8, 2015 by duncanbigg
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