Chapter 26
Chinese Sayings (Book 1)
Yà Miáo Zhù Zhǎng | 揠苗助长
from Season 7, Episode 2: What’s the Rush?
Laszlo once refers to "The Mengzi" for this short tale of the foolish farmer who wasn't satisfied with nature's pace. This time we look at 揠苗助长 Yà Miáo Zhù Zhǎng. Let's face it, some things in life take time, especially when the natural order of things is involved. This farmer back in the ancient Song State thought he had developed a winning technique to speed the growth of his fields. It didn't turn out like he expected.
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