A University professor approached Japanese Zen master Nan-in to find out about Zen. Nan-in served him tea.
Nan-in poured tea into the cup and even though the cup was full, he kept pouring.
Professor: "Master, the cup is overflowing with tea. Please do not pour anymore."
Master: "You are just like this cup, full of your own views and with your own way of thinking. If you do not empty your cup first, how am I to show you Zen?"
"Those who are full of their own opinions will be deaf to words of wisdom from others. In a discussion between 2 persons, what often happens is that each is intent on asserting his own views. As a result, apart from hearing his own voice or views, he does not learn anything else."
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