Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Being Too Keen

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A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, "I'm devoted to studying your martial arts system.  How long will it take me to master it?"  The teacher's answer was casual:  "Ten years".

Impatiently the student replied, "But I want to master it faster than that.  I'll work very hard.  I'll practice every day, ten or more hours a day if I have to.  How long will it take then?"

The teacher thought for a moment then replied, "Twenty years".
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