If a man is crossing a river
and an empty boat
collides with his own boat,
he won’t get offended or angry,
however hot-tempered he may be.
But if the boat is manned,
he may flare up, shouting and cursing,
just because there’s a rower.
Realize that all boats are empty
as you cross the river of the world,
and nothing can possibly offend you.
-Tao wisdom
Photo source: fisherman (China)