Epimenides, who once became interested in Eastern Philosophy, made a long pilgrimage to meet Buddha. When he finally met him, Epimenides said, “I have come to ask a question. What is the best question that can be asked and what is the best answer that can be given?”
Buddha replied, “The best question that can be asked is the question you have just asked, and the best answer that can be given is the answer I am giving.”
– Raymond Smullyan, 5000 B.C. and Other Philosophical Fantasies.
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September 13, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Parvati
And as Buddha he said (quoting Vishal Lama), “the founders of google are geeks.”
I can’t find you on facebook. Will you please do the honor of adding me?
September 13, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Parvati
minor edit…cut out the “he” in “he said”. I know, I got carried away in my haste.
September 13, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Parvati
Another minor edit…cut out the “as” before “Buddha”. In fact, forget the editing, let me re-write.
September 13, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Parvati
And as Buddha lit a kretek cigarette, he smiled his mysterious unsmiling smile, and said (quoting the great Vishal Lama of times yet to come): “the founders of google are geeks.”
September 13, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Parvati
Please add me on facebook if that made you squint. If not, I’ll try another time.
September 13, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Parvati
Seriously, it was meant as a joke (everything except the part about the great Vishal Lama).