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"The glass is already broken."
"'You see this goblet?
For me this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it.
It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in
beautiful patterns. If I should tap it, it has a lovely ring to it.
But when I put this glass on the shelf and the wind knocks it over
or my elbow brushes it off the table and it falls to the ground and
shatters, I say, 'Of course.'
When I understand that the glass is already broken, every
moment with it is precious.'"
Achaan Chaah
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