A young monk approached the master, brimming with pride.
"Master," he said, "I have memorized the ancient texts, I understand the deepest philosophies, and I can recite the teachings backwards."
The master nodded and poured a cup of tea for the monk, then kept pouring until the tea overflowed, spilling onto the floor.
"Master, stop!" the monk exclaimed. "The cup is full; it cannot hold any more!"
The master smiled. "Just like your mind. Full of knowledge, yet empty of wisdom. What use is a cup that cannot quench thirst?"
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