Buddhist Story: All Talk, No Action. A boastful man embarked on a journey to the sea with several merchants to collect jewels. Before setting sail, he confidently declared, "I have learned the secrets of steering the ship. In case of any danger, I will definitely be able to handle it. Please be assured!" The merchants believed him and, filled with hope, set out at ease. As the ship sailed into the ocean, the helmsman suddenly fell ill and died. The boastful man immediately volunteered to take his place. Shortly afterward, the ship was caught in a whirlpool. Despite reciting steering secrets, he couldn't operate it. The ship sank, killing everyone. Talking without action is futile. Words of Wisdom: Pretending to be knowledgeable and misleading others will ultimately lead to the same fate as this foolish man, who lacked self-awareness and perished at the bottom of the sea.
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