In this story of Master Suzuki, the tea represents knowledge, and what is already in the cup is our ego. The fuller our cup, the bigger our ego is. A full cup means that we feel we know everything, and that will never allow us to learn anything new. To empty the cup is to empty ourselves of our ego, which is necessary in order for us to learn more. To learn is to open our eyes to the wonders of the world around us, and to open our hearts to all the magnificence of humanity. The more you learn, the more you know. But one fact remains- you can never know all. Greek philosopher Socrates once humbly remarked, "I know that I know nothing." Had he thought he knew everything, his life probably would have taken him in another direction and he would not have become one of the most respected philosophers for over 2000 years. Look inside yourself and see if your cup is full. If it is, empty it and embrace all th new knowledge and experiences that are ready to flow in. Remember, we are never too young or too old to learn.