Paraphrased: When Chuang Tzu was about to die, his disciples began planning a splendid funeral. However some disciples … - Zhuangzi

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Change your life today. Don't gamble on the future, act now, without delay.

Zhuangzi

Paraphrased: When Chuang Tzu was about to die, his disciples began planning a splendid funeral. However some disciples expressed concern that given a particular arrangement, birds and kites would eat his remains. Chuang Tzu replied, "Well, above ground I shall be eaten by crows and kites, below it by ants and worms. What do you have against birds?

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