To merely copy the outer form rather than understanding the inner substance is what is meant by imitation. We should always seek the inner substance because the material form by nature is constantly changing. If we judge something merely on the outer form presented to us, we are sure to be deceived sooner or later.Examples;
- It looks like apple pie but does it taste like one ?
- If they are dressed like warriors, then why do they act like little girls ?
- He looks like a scholar but behaves like a dog.
- He's got the car but can't drive.
- Why do they have the position when they can't do the job ?
- It's a copy of a copy not an original.
- Big gun no bullets.
- They Graduated but cheated on the exams.
- They were appointed by rouges and thieves to guard the Gold.
- Big saddle and no horse.
- Lofty words with no loft.
