Parable:-- An eager young man who aspired to become a Buddhist monk appeared before a very old and wise monk and asked him for instruction. The old monk agreed to take him on as a pupil. The old monk then launched into a long dissertation on all of the studying he had done, all the books he had read, all of the discussions he had had with those who aspired to enlightenment as he did, and proudly detailed all of the arguments he had won because of his extensive and thorough study. After 90 minutes, he sent the boy home, and told him to return the next night. The old monk repeated this for 7 nights in a row, 90 minute each night. The young man listened with a smile. Finally, the young man said, "That is all well and good. Now, please tell me all that you have learned. I seek wisdom and knowledge, not *your* life story."
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