Humbleness

Even if you have a logical explanation, don't reveal it entirely. 

Logical explanations, like a wedge, should be driven in

only eighty percent.  An overstuffed paper bag will break. 

The world can be at peace through mutual reliance.

GII: Karahi Tsunezo 2-1

In our everyday lives, we often argue with others and get into a quarrel.  Konko Daijin teaches us here how to handle these disputes.  It is inevitable to have arguments with someone, but we are still able to continue to have good human relationships using a certain method of agrument.

When you argue with your father or mother, husband or wife, brother or sister, or friends, you probably have a strong desire to express all your logical and reasonable opinions.  You want to prove your point and prove your opponent wrong.  When you act upon the desire, however, your experience usually will end with anger and hurt feelings.

Konko Daijin, with two parables, is teaching us that we need not always try so hard to prove ourselves right and others wrong.  Even when our argument is reasonable, we do not have to force others to accept it.  The fact is that our logical explanations will not always be accepted by people.  Real communication and understanding depends on how we express our ideas so others can understand.  Let us remember that all humans are emotional and must live through mutual reliance and understanding.