Torch and Bucket The legend is told of a sage who was found marching through the streets of her ancient city, bearing a torch in one hand and a pail full of water in the other. It was plain to everyone that she was focused on a mission, with a stern expression and long, determined strides. Just where she was headed was not as clear. Up and down the streets she went, muttering prayers as she went as the flames danced and the water sloshed. At last someone asked, where are you going? What are you doing? What is the torch and bucket you're carrying? She replied, "With this bucket of water, I will douse the flames of hell and with this ...