A Chinese wise man boarded a ship that was leaving the city to cross the Pacific Ocean. His presence was noted by the other passengers, who came to ask his advice on everything. He patiently listened to all, but always said the same thing:
"Be aware of death . That will make you live each day more intensely."
The passengers quickly grew tired of the wise man. In the middle of the journey a storm almost sank the ship; there were endless hours of despair - except for the Chinese passenger , who remained peaceful all the time . When the sea calmed down , someone asked him:
"I wonder whether you noticed that between life and death there was only a wooden shell protecting us?"
"Yes," was the answer. "And I wonder whether you noticed that in everyday life there is less than that protecting us?"
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