The Fragrance of the Rose (Words)

The disciples were absorbed in a discussion of Lao-tze’s dictum:

Those who know do not say;

Those who say do not know.

When the master entered,

They asked him what the words meant.

Said the master, "Which of you knows the fragrance of a rose?"

All of them indicated that they knew.

Then he said, "put it into words."

All of them were silent.