【大紀元5月31日訊】
養由基是楚國有名的神射手，能百步穿楊。
養由基以表演射箭為生，每次表演完畢，都得到觀眾如雷的掌聲。
一天，養由基剛表演完，正在得意洋洋之際，有個觀眾走上前對他說：「你不愧是個神射手。不過，還有一樣東西我可以教你。」
養由基高傲地回答說：「人人都褒獎我，只有你說有東西可以教我。好的，就請你表演射箭，給我看看吧。」
觀眾說：「我不是要教你射箭，你對這已十分在行了。我只想告訴你：趁自己仍在全盛時期就光榮退休。如果等到太疲倦而射不中時才住手，那就前功盡廢了。」
The Archer
In the State of Chu there was once an archer by the name of Yang Youji who could shoot with great precision.
Yang Youji made his living performing archery shows. It was usual for him to receive rounds of thunderous applause from the audience after every performance.
One day an onlooker walked up to Yan Youji, who was beaming with pride.
“You are indeed a marvellous shot,” observed the onlooker. “Still, there is one thing I can teach you.”
“Everybody praises me for my skill,” Yang Youji replied haughtily. “You’re the only one who says you’ve something to teach me. Very well, show me how you shoot!”
“I’m not going to teach you archery,” said the onlooker. “You know that well enough. I just want to tell you this: Retire while you’re still in glory. If you wait until you’re too tired and miss your shots, all your previous efforts will be wasted.”
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