Wednesday, November 30, 2005

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Forty Three
The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.



Forty Four
Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion.



Forty Five
From ancient times,
Deep learning and valor
Have been the two pillars of the Path:
Trhough the virtue of training,
Enlighten both body and soul.