We emphasize validity more than universality. We appreciate differentiation rather than universality. Validity will be acknowledged when the absolute value reveals itself in some special thing which is different from others. When you emphasize universality, everything loses its own value. When you mix male and female and divide in two [laughs], you will lose your life. Man should be a man, and woman should be a woman because men and women are different. There is value in each being. —Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 67-12-06-B - as found on shunryusuzuki.com edited by PF. Go to instagram.com/cuke_archives for Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts - with a photo.
