How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Line)
Quote #4
Gold and jade fill up the room
No one is able to protect them
Wealth and position bring arrogance
And leave disasters upon oneself (9.5-8)
This one takes the anti-greed warning to a whole new level. It's actually dangerous for you to be rich. Having a lot of stuff can make you a target for thieves, etc. What other kinds of disasters can having a lot of money bring?
Quote #5
Thirty spokes join in one hub
In its emptiness, there is the function of a vehicle
Mix clay to create a container
In its emptiness, there is the function of a container
Cut open doors and windows to create a room
In its emptiness, there is the function of a room (11.1-6)
This one shows how important emptiness is to basic things like containers and even the room you're sitting in right now. But can we also apply this to our bank accounts? How could having a pretty empty account actually improve our lives? Would it at all?
Quote #6
End cunning; discard profit
Bandits and thieves no longer exist (19.5-6)
There you have it, Shmoopers. The TTC has the whole crime problem solved. If we're not greedy and scheming for profit all the time, then our whole society will be crime-free. It definitely makes sense in theory. If none of us place value on money and stuff, then no one would want to steal money and stuff. What do you think? Is a society like this even possible?