大慧普覺禪師語錄 3.4

3.4

Ascending the hall, [the Master] cited: "A monk asked Muzhou, 'What are unfolding words?' Muzhou said, 'Measuring talent to assign office.' 'What are non-unfolding words?' Muzhou said, 'Respectfully we offer this sacrifice.'" The Master said, "The ancient buddha Muzhou was skilled at responding to incoming potential; nevertheless, he only achieved eighty percent. If someone were to ask Jingshan, 'What are unfolding words?' I would say to him, 'To be asked ten and answer a hundred—what is difficult about that?' 'What are non-unfolding words?'" Giving a shout, he said, "Do not let the privy boil over!"