February 3

At dinner with some Chinese friends, the conversation turned to the stress and tension so prevalent today. “Bad way to live,” said an aged man present. “Tension is foolish. Always take an emergency leisurely.” “Who said that?” I asked. “I did,” he replied with a smile, “and, if you quote it, just say an old Chinese philosopher said it.” Well, it is sound philosophy. “Always take an emergency leisurely.”