Quotations From Master Chuang-Tzu
Paraphrased:
When Chuang Tzu was about to die,
his disciples began planning a splendid funeral.
However some disciples expressed concern that given a particular arrangement,
birds and kites would eat his remains.
Chuang Tzu replied, "Well, above ground I shall be
eaten by crows and kites, below it by ants and worms.
What do you have against birds?"