Important Lessons
A friend told me this story today. A fellow sought out a zen master for training, but the master never could teach him anything because the student wouldn't stop talking, chiefly about himself. Finally, the master starting pouring the student some tea as the student babbled. The tea continued to pour as the student continued to talk. Finally, as tea started running over and across the table, the student started and explained that it was more than full. The master agreed, explaining that it was just as the student was more than full, ie SHUT UP!

Such a needed lesson for the vast population.