明覺禪師語錄 1.85

1.85

Ascending the hall, he said, "A straight hook hooks leviathans and whales; a curved hook hooks turtles and softshells. If the curved hook were used on leviathans and whales, in principle it would certainly not do; if the straight hook were used on turtles and softshells, the situation also would not be pleasing. Now I cast the hook; let those who risk their lives come onto the hook!" After a long while, he said, "Labor without result." He then descended from the seat.