'To know when one does not know is best. To think one knows when one does not know is a dire disease. Only he who recognizes knows this disease as a disease can cure himself of the disease' (Tao Te Ching 71). 'In the case of some sick people it is a matter for congratulation when they come to realize for themselves that they are sick' (Seneca, Lett. 6.4.)."
"What is the object of you telling this Master?"
"First that Taoics IS Stoics. Second is to impress on you,
always to try to add to your knowledge. Be curious, be observant, learn as
much about Nature, about the Way, as possible!
Then you will know the absurdity of Long John Silver's 'Sperrits'. Then, too,
you will know about illness and cure. That is
the Way too."
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