The disciples were absorbed in a discussion of Lao-tzu’s dictum:
“Those who know do not say; those who say do not know.”
When the Master entered, they asked him exactly what the words meant.
Said the Master, “Which of you knows the fragrance of a rose?”
All of them knew.
Then he said, “Put it into words.”
All of them were silent.
[[Taoist Story]]
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