"A wealthy ruler came to Chuang Tzu, with a troubled expression on his face. ''Why do you look so anxious?" Chuang Tzu asked. The ruler replied: " I have studied the methods of the ancient rulers, and have tried to follow them. Yet I cannot avoid failure. That is why I look anxious." Chuang Tzu said: "The elegant fox and the graceful snow leopard live in the mountain forests, that is where they are at peace. Since they both possess beautiful fur, they are completely fearful of humans. So they only go out at night to seek food, and they plan their trips with great care; during daylight they remain in their lairs. Nevertheless they are never entirely safe; they are always in danger of being caught in a trap or a net. So like you they always have an anxious expression. In their case their beautiful fur is the cause of anxiety; in your case it is the land that you rule. The fox and the leopard cannot rid themselves of their fur; but you are free to rid yourself of your kingdom. Your people would not suffer; on the contrary they would quickly learn to rule themselves."
(From the book "366 Readings From TAOISM AND CONFUCIANISM'' - Jaico Publishing House, Edited by Robert Van De Weyer)
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