Student: I thought I was making the correct choice at the time.
Master: A disappointing or unexpected outcome does not necessarily make the choice wrong.
Category: Of Grasshoppers
Philosophical discussions between “student” and “master” intended to inspire deep thought.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I want a friend.
Master: You must first be a friend.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: Will you help carry my load?
Master: No. I will show you how to lighten it.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I cannot handle any more conflict in my life.
Master: Quit fighting.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: All choices are wrong.
Master: All choices are nothing more than choices.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: The hole is deep.
Master: And broad.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: Oh the stuff I have to do!
Master: Gets in the way of the stuff you need to do.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I don’t think there are enough drugs in the world to make me feel good about myself right now.
Master: What would make you feel good about yourself?
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I’ve lost my dreams.
Master: You will find them when you rest.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I tried to please all of the people.
Master: You pleased none.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I worry.
Master: To death.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I dropped a ball.
Master: Juggle less.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I don’t want to.
Master: You must.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: It’ll be bad. I don’t want to look.
Master: It’ll be worse if you don’t open your eyes.
Of Grasshoppers
Student: I talk too much.
Master: Shush!
