Taoism and Zen
By Yeiazel
The Way of the bandit
An apprentice thief had joined the band of old Chih, a famous thief who looted the wealthy for decades and was living more than eight thousand souls . One evening during a banquet, the new recruit asked the patriarch of what was mobsters the secret of his success. The old Chih emptied his glass, wiped his beard with his sleeve and said
- All true art is not there a way which leads to the Tao? Know that the control of our business is based on five virtues: inspiration, courage, goodness, prudence and justice.
- But chief, said the novice, this is not what is expected of a bandit?
-Shut up ignorant, and hear what are the principles that must cultivate a master thief who wants to reach a respectable age. Guess where a big ape, that's inspiration. Be the first to enter in places, that's courage. Being the last to withdraw his men to cover, that's goodness. Learn to estimate if the stroke is too risky, that's prudent. Share the spoils equally, that's justice.
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