“My old friend, the Panda will never fulfill his destiny, nor you yours if you do not let go of the illusion of control,” said Master Oogway.
“Illusion?” said Shifu.
“Look at this tree Shifu [Indicating the Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom]. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me, nor make it bear fruit before it’s time.”
“But there are things we can control. I can control when the fruit will fall! I can control where to plant the seed! That is no illusion Master!”
“Ah yes, but no matter what you do that seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach.”
“Yes but a peach cannot defeat Tai Lung.”
“Maybe it can if you are willing to guide it; to nurture it; to believe in it.”
“But how? How? I need your help Master.”
“No. You just need to believe. Promise me Shifu. Promise me you will believe.”
(Transcription from the animated cartoon movie Kung Fu Panda. My new favourite.)