100 Classical Sentences and Translations of Cai Gentan

1. Gaining power for a moment will lead to eternal desolation

The main idea: A person who adheres to moral standards may sometimes suffer short-term neglect; but those who rely on power will suffer permanent desolation. Generally speaking, a smart person with a broad mind can value spiritual values ??beyond material things, and can also take into account the issue of reputation after death. So they would rather suffer temporary neglect than suffer permanent desolation.

2. Be honest and humble, the way to deal with the world

The general idea: Although a young man who has just entered society has a very short experience, he is less infected by various bad social habits; a young man who has experienced accidents and has a wide experience People, all kinds of bad habits also increase. Therefore, a well-educated gentleman should maintain a simple personality instead of being tactful in doing things; instead of being cautious and compromising in everything, he should be more open-minded so as not to lose his pure nature.

3. The mind is clear, the talent must be revealed

The general idea: A gentleman with profound cultivation, his mind is as bright as the blue sky and the white sun, and he has nothing to hide; a gentleman with profound cultivation, his talents and learning are like Pearls and jade are generally treasured and never easily known to others.

4． Coming out of the filth without being stained, being clever but not using them

The general idea: power and wealth are considered innocent if they are not close to them, and they are even more innocent if they are close to them without being stained; power and wealth are considered innocent if they are not aware of talents. It is considered clever, but knowing it but not using it is even more clever.

5. Good medicine tastes bitter, but honest advice offends the ears

6. Harmony brings auspiciousness, and joy brings happiness

General idea: In the stormy weather, even the birds feel sad and worried; on the days with clear skies, even the vegetation appears to be thriving. It can be seen that heaven and earth cannot be without the atmosphere of peace for a day, and the human world cannot be without the atmosphere of joy for a day.

7. Know the true taste in the light, know the extraordinary in the common sense

The main idea: fine wine, delicious food and big fish and meat are not real delicacies. In fact, the real delicacies are just those simple meals; unconventional and extraordinary people , are not considered real great men in the world. In fact, the real great men are just ordinary people.

8． Tight when you are free, leisurely when you are busy

General idea: Just as we see every day, the heaven and earth seem to be motionless, but in fact the activities of the heaven and earth never stop. The sun rises in the morning, and the moon shines in the sky in the evening. It can be seen that the sun and the moon are running day and night, but in the universe, the light of the sun and the moon is eternal. Therefore, a smart and wise gentleman should have some plans in mind during his free time in order to cope with unexpected changes. When he is busy, he should also take some time off and enjoy some fun in life.

9． Observe the mind in silence, and see the true and the false

10. If you are proud, you should look back as soon as possible, and let go if you don't care.

The main idea: Being favored and used by those in power will often lead to disaster, so when a person is in politics, he should not be overly greedy for power, and should have the attitude of "taking it as soon as he sees it" , "Quit bravely" attitude; however, sometimes small setbacks can put people on the road to success. Therefore, when you are hit by something unsatisfactory, you must not give up and stop fighting.

11. Indifferent and Mingzhi, fat and sweet mourning festival

The main idea: People who can endure to eat simple meals are mostly as clear as ice and as white as pure jade; while those who pay attention to wearing gorgeous clothes and eating delicacies from mountains and seas, Most of them are willing to act like groveling slaves. Because a person's ambition can only be expressed in a state of pure heart and few desires, and a person's moral integrity is lost in the pursuit of materialistic enjoyment.

12． Be generous in front of your eyes, and your kindness will last long after your death

The general idea: A person's attitude towards others should be more generous in front of his eyes. Only in this way can the people around you not complain about you unfairly; as for death, The blessings left to descendants and descendants must be set far ahead, so that descendants will always miss them.

13. Give way and lose three points of taste

General idea: When walking on a narrow road, leave a little room for others to walk; when you encounter delicious food, leave three points for others. Others eat; this is the safest way for a person to live in the world.

14. Become famous from the secular world, become a saint from the ordinary

15. Chivalry makes friends and behaves with a pure heart

General idea: When getting along with friends, you must have a chivalrous spirit of drawing a sword to help, and you must also have an innocent heart when dealing with people.

16. Virtue comes before others, benefit comes after others

General idea: When pursuing fame and fortune, don’t get ahead of others; when pursuing virtue, don’t lag behind others; when enjoying material life, don’t exceed your own status; When cultivating your character, don't fall short of the standards you are capable of.

17. To retreat is to advance, and to be with is to gain

The general idea: The wisest person is to have an attitude of making concessions in every situation, because giving in means leaving room for further progress in the future; People who treat others with a generous attitude are the happiest, because giving convenience to others will leave a foundation for convenience for themselves in the future.

18. Arrogance has no merit, repent and extinguish crime

The main idea: Even if you have the greatest achievements in the world, you cannot bear the offsetting effect of an arrogant word "矜"; even if you commit a heinous crime, as long as you can do it A regretful word "regret" can redeem past mistakes.

19. The perfect reputation causes harm to the whole body, and it is all due to one's own cultivation of virtue

20. The way of heaven is forbidden, and the hexagram is not finished

The main idea: No matter what you do, you must leave room for it, that is, don't do it too much. In this way, the God of creation will not be jealous of me, and even be willing to play tricks on others. Even the ghosts won’t hurt me. If everything is required to be perfect and all achievements are to reach the highest level, even if there is no internal strife for this, it will definitely lead to external troubles.

21. A person who can be sincere and kind is better than regulating the breath and observing the mind

The main idea: Any family should have a sincere belief, and everyone should have two unchanging principles in their life. If a person can maintain a pure mind and be naturally gentle and pleasant in his speech and behavior, he can get along well with his parents and brothers, which is tens of millions of times better than using meditation to regulate his body and mind.

22． Movement and stillness are appropriate, the true nature of Tao

23. Don’t be too strict when attacking people, and don’t teach them too high when teaching them.

Don’t be too strict when attacking people’s evil ways, and think about what they can bear. Don’t be too high when teaching people’s good deeds, so that they can follow them.

General idea: When blaming others for their faults, you should not be too harsh. You should consider whether the other person can accept it, and do not hurt the other person's self-esteem. When teaching others to do good deeds, you should not have too high expectations. You should consider whether the other person can do it.

24. Purity arises from filth, light emerges from darkness

The main idea: The insects born in the dung are the dirtiest, but once they turn into cicadas, they only drink the clean dew of autumn; the rotten wild herbs do not shine, but they can Once they grow into fireflies, they can emit dazzling light in the summer night sky. From this we know that clean things often arise from filth, and bright things often appear from darkness.

25． The politeness is subdued but the righteousness is extended, the reckless intention to kill is revealed

26. When things are understood, delusion is eliminated; when one's nature is settled, one can move upright

The general idea: After you have had enough wine and food, think about the taste of fine wine and food. At this time, all the sweet and delicious tastes have disappeared. After the sexual intercourse is satisfied, the thought of sexual pleasure will disappear. Therefore, if you can always repent and use it as a reference when starting another thing, you can eliminate all mistakes and restore your wise nature. If you do things in this way, you will be principled, and all actions will naturally be in line with justice.

27. A guest in Xuan Mian has his ambitions in the woods and springs, and a mountaineer has his mind set on the Langmiao.

To live in a Xuan Mian, one must have the scent of the mountains and forests; to live under the woods and springs, one must have the economy of the Langmiao.

The general idea: People who hold political positions must maintain the idea of ??living in seclusion in the mountains and forests and be indifferent to fame and wealth; people who are civilians and live in the countryside must have the ambition to govern the country.

28. No fault is merit, no resentment is virtue

There is no need to ask for credit in life, no fault is merit; no gratitude to others is virtue, no resentment is virtue.

The general idea: There is no need to forcefully strive for credit in life. In fact, as long as there is no fault, it will be considered credit; the rescuer does not need to expect the other party to be grateful, as long as the other party does not resent him, it will be regarded as repaying the favor.

29. Don’t be too hard at work, and don’t be too dry with others

30. Forgive the original intention of the loser, and pay attention to the end of the successful person

The general idea: For a person who feels discouraged after his career fails, we should restore his original spirit of making progress; we should treat a person who succeeds and feels everything is going well Man, let's see if he can last forever.

31. The rich should give more, and the wise should not show off

32. When you are in peace, be prepared for danger, and when you are in chaos, think about governance

When you are in a humble position, you will know that climbing high is dangerous; when you are in darkness, you will know that it is too dim to be bright; if you are quiet, you will know that being active is overwork; if you cultivate silence, you will then know that talking too much is impatience.

The general idea: first stand in a low place and then realize the danger of climbing high places; first stand in a cool place and then realize that excessively bright places will dazzle the eyes; first maintain a peaceful mood and then realize that you like to move People are too hard-working. They keep silent at first and then realize that they talk too much and become irritated.

33. If a person can let go of his heart, he can become a saint.

If he can let his heart be filled with fame and wealth, he can transcend the world; if he can let his heart be moral, benevolent and righteous, he can become a saint.

The general idea: A person who can put aside the influence of fame, wealth and power can transcend vulgar worldly thoughts; a person who is not bound by dogmas such as benevolence, justice and morality can enter the realm of extraordinary sages. .

34． I see that it is harmful to the heart, and intelligence is an obstacle to the Tao

The desire for profit is harmful to the heart, and opinions are the thief that harms the heart; sound and appearance may not be a hindrance to the Tao, but intelligence is a barrier to the Tao.

The main idea: The unfulfilled desire for fame and fortune will kill my character. Self-righteous partiality and evil are poisonous insects that harm the soul. Singing and dancing women may not always hinder people's moral character. Only smart people are the biggest destroyers of morality. obstacle.

35. Know how to take a step back and give in three points

People come and go, and the world is bumpy. If you can't go where you want to go, you must know how to take a step back; if you can go where you want to go, you must give in three-thirds of the effort.

General idea: Human relationships are fickle, and the road to life is rugged. Therefore, when you encounter a dead end, you must know how to take a step back; when your career is going smoothly, you must have the mind and virtue to give up some of the benefits to others.

36. Do not be evil to villains, but be polite to gentlemen

It is not difficult to be strict with villains, but it is difficult not to be evil; it is not difficult to be respectful to gentlemen, but difficult to be polite.

The general idea: It is not difficult to have a harsh attitude towards villains with bad moral character, but the difficulty lies in not hating them; it is not difficult to have a respectful attitude towards gentlemen with high moral character, but the difficulty is to treat them Be polite.

37． Leave righteousness to heaven and earth, and leave a clear name to heaven and earth

38. To subdue demons, you must first subdue your own mind, and to control horizontal forces, you must first calm down the energy.

Those who subdue demons first subdue their own minds, and when the mind is subdued, the demons will retreat; those who control horizontal forces must first control the energy, and if the energy is calm, external forces will not invade. .

The general idea: If you want to conquer evil, you must first conquer the evil in your own heart. After the evil in your own heart is conquered, all other evils will naturally be ineffective. If you want to control unreasonable and adverse events, you must first control your easily fluctuating emotions, so that all external adverse events will naturally not invade.

39． Weeds and mugwort must be removed when farming, and disciples must be taught to be strict with their friends

The main idea: Teach your children at home to be like raising a big girl, and you must strictly control their comings and goings and the friends they make. If you accidentally pick up a bad person, it is equivalent to sowing bad seeds in a fertile field, and such a child will have no future in his life.

40. Don’t get involved in the road of desire, and don’t retreat in the road of reason

General idea: Regarding matters of desire, never rely on the convenience of your position and just keep it as your own. Once you are greedy for undue enjoyment, you will fall into the abyss. ; Regarding matters of justice, never have the idea of ??retreating due to fear of difficulties. Once you retreat, you will be thousands of miles away from truth and justice.

41． Don't be too gaudy, don't be dull.

The general idea: An open-minded person not only requires abundance in his own life, but also wants to treat others with abundance, so he pays attention to luxury in everything he does. A person with indifferent desires not only lives a poor life, but also treats others very indifferently, so he behaves indifferently in everything. Therefore, a truly cultivated person's daily hobbies are neither too extravagant nor too mean and stingy.

42． Beyond heaven and earth, not involved in fame and wealth

The general idea: When others are rich, I stick to benevolence, and when others are rich, I stick to justice. Therefore, a conservative and promising gentleman will never be generous to the ruler's high officials. Bought by Lu. Human wisdom can definitely defeat nature, and thoughts can change a deceived temperament. Therefore, a talented and virtuous gentleman will never bow to fate.

43. If you don't stand tall, you must take a step back.

If you don't stand tall, one step is like shaking your clothes in the dust, and pouring your feet in the mud. How can you reach far; How can one be happy when a sheep touches a feudal lord?

The general idea: If you cannot maintain a detached attitude when dealing with the world, it is like cleaning your clothes in the mud and washing your feet in muddy water. How can you get ahead? If you don't have an attitude of leaving more room when dealing with human affairs, you are like a moth rushing to a flame or a ram bumping its horns against the fence. How can you feel happy physically and mentally?

44． To cultivate virtue, one must forget about fame and fame, and one must study deeply

45. The way to authenticity lies in just one thought

General idea: Everyone has a kind and compassionate heart, even the compassionate Vimalakīrti and the butcher and executioner have the same nature; there is a kind of kindness everywhere in the world The real taste of life that is in line with nature is no different between a magnificent high-rise building and a simple thatched house. Unfortunately, people's hearts are often closed by lust, which makes the real taste of life miss, resulting in a situation where the difference is missed by a thousand miles. .

46. A Taoist should have a heart of wood and stone, and his name and appearance must have the charm of clouds and water

47. Good people are full of anger, while evil people are murderous.

The general idea: A kind-hearted person is extremely calm and peaceful in both words and deeds, and even his expression in sleep is filled with harmony; on the other hand, a person with a violent temper is extremely calm and peaceful, even in his sleep. No matter what he does, he is cruel and vicious, and even when he talks and laughs, he is full of terrifying murderous intent.

48. If you want to avoid harming Zhaozhao, don’t offend Mingming

49. Too much thinking brings disaster, but doing little brings happiness

50. When dealing with the world, you should be square and round, and when you treat others, you should be lenient and strict.

When dealing with the world, you should be square, and when you are in troubled times, you should be round. When leniency and severity coexist.

The general idea: When politics is clear and the world is peaceful, one should be upright and upright in dealing with others; when politics is dark and the world is chaotic, one should be diplomatic and diplomatic in dealing with others; in the apocalyptic period when a country is about to decline, one should be both upright and diplomatic in dealing with others. Treat kind gentlemen with generosity, treat evil villains with severity, and treat ordinary people with both lenience and severity.

51． I should never forget my merits but not my faults, and I should not forget my grudges but never my gratitude

I cannot forget my merits to others, but I cannot forget my faults; I cannot forget the kindness of others to me, but I cannot forget my grudges.

General idea: Even if you have helped others, you should not always talk about it or remember it in your heart. However, if you have done something wrong to others, you must always reflect on it; on the contrary, if others have been kind to you, But you must not forget it easily. If someone else does something wrong to you, you must forget it immediately.

52. Give a grain of gold to those who have no need

Those who give a thousand gold to those who have no need will not see themselves internally and will not see others externally. Then a thousand grains of grain can be used as a reward for ten thousand bells; those who benefit from things should consider their own charity and the reward of noble people, although a hundred yi can hardly make one penny's merit.

The general idea: A person who is kind to others should not always keep the kindness in his heart, let alone the idea of ??letting others praise him. In this way, even a bucket of rice can receive thousands of dollars in return; People who help others with money not only care about their charity to others, but also demand repayment from others. In this way, even if they pay a hundred yi, they will hardly receive a penny of merit.

53. Reach out to others and use convenient methods

54. If a bad person reads, it is appropriate to help evildoers

Only when one has a pure heart can he read and learn from ancient times. Otherwise, if he sees a good deed and steals it to benefit himself, if he hears a good word, he will lie to cover his shortcomings. In this way, he will join the bandits and steal food.

The general idea: Only those with pure hearts can read the books of sages and learn the moral articles of the ancients. Otherwise, if you see a good thing done by the ancients, you will privately regard it as your own opinion and hear what the ancients said. If you use good words to cover up your shortcomings in private, it is equivalent to giving weapons to the enemy and food to the robbers.

55. Advocating thrift, nourishing integrity, and guarding humility and integrity

Extravagant people are rich but not enough, how about thrifty people who are poor but have more than enough; capable people work hard but are resentful, how about clumsy people who are relaxed and full of truth.

The general idea: No matter how much wealth a luxurious person has, he feels that it is not enough, how can this be compared with a poor, frugal and profitable person? How can a talented person be compared with a stupid person who is exhausted and incurs public resentment? When people are at ease, they can maintain their pure nature.

56. Read and learn from saints, teach and practice, be an official, love the people, establish a career and respect morality

57. Read the famous articles in your heart and listen to the wonderful music of the truth

The main idea: There is a good article deep in everyone's heart, but unfortunately it is blocked by messy articles with incomplete content; everyone's heart There is a beautiful music in the depths, but unfortunately it is buried by some evil songs and gorgeous dances. Therefore, a knowledgeable scholar must eliminate all temptations of external material desires and directly use his own wisdom to seek his nature. Only in this way can he obtain true knowledge that will last a lifetime.

58． There is joy in suffering, and there is suffering in happiness

In suffering, you often find pleasure, but when you are satisfied, you will feel the sadness of frustration.

The general idea: When you are in trouble, you can stick to your principles and grasp the direction. When the problem is solved, you will naturally get joy from the heart. Only this kind of joy is the real joy of life; on the contrary, if you are too proud when you are proud, Arrogant words and deeds often lead to enmity with others and sow the seeds of tragedy that will cause disaster in the future.

59． Nothing is better than virtuous conduct, nothing inferior to a reputation of power

60. When a man dies, he leaves his name; when a leopard dies, he leaves his skin

61. Be lenient and strict, don’t take one side or the other

The general idea: A scholar should think carefully and act cautiously. At the same time, he should have a free and unrestrained extraordinary mind and not stick to details in everything. Only in this way can he maintain his life. in the fun. On the contrary, if you blindly restrain yourself and live an extremely poor life, it will be like the autumn in nature where there are only fallen leaves but no warm spring. How can you cultivate the growth of all things and lead to flowering and fruiting?

62． Great wisdom is like foolishness, great skill is like clumsiness

The general idea: A truly honest person does not compete with others for reputation, but cannot establish a reputation for integrity. Those who build reputation everywhere do so just for the sake of vain fame. A truly smart person does not show off his talents, so he looks stupid. Those who show off their intelligence do so just to cover up their stupidity.

63． Humility benefits, overflowing brings losses

The general idea: The pot overturned because it was full of water, and the piggy bank was saved because it was empty. Therefore, a gentleman with high moral character would rather be in a position where there is no fight and do nothing than stand in a place where there is competition. He would rather feel lacking in daily life than be too happy.

64． Fame and fortune will always fall into vulgarity, and spirit will eventually leave behind skills

65. The heart needs to be bright, and the thoughts must not be dark

The general idea: A person's heart must be bright and upright, even if he is standing in a dark world, he is like standing under a clear sky thousands of miles away. If a person has evil thoughts, even in broad daylight, it will be as if he is haunted by the devil.

66． Don't be envious of fame, don't worry about hunger

General idea: Most people only know that reputation and official position are one of the great pleasures in life, but they don't know that the real joy of life is without fame and official position. Most people only know that hunger and cold are the most painful things, but they don't know that the mental torture of those high-ranking officials who have no worries about food and clothing is the most painful.

67． The evil of evil is great, and the good of apparent good is small

The general idea: A person who has done bad things and is afraid of others knowing about it shows that this kind of person still has a sense of shame, that is, he still retains some good intentions in his evil; If a person does good deeds and is eager to let others know about them, it proves that he does good deeds just for the sake of fame and praise. Then when he does good deeds, he has sown terrible disasters.

68. A gentleman is prepared for danger when he is in peace, but Heaven has no use for his skills

69. Neutrality is a blessing, extremism is a disaster

The general idea: a person with an impatient temper, his words and deeds are as hot as fire, and everyone who comes into contact with him will be burned; a mean and unkind person , his words and deeds are as cold as ice and snow, and no matter who encounters him, they will be killed. A person with a stubborn and rigid mind is like a pool of stagnant water or a rotten tree, dead and completely lifeless. This is not a person who can achieve great achievements and benefit mankind.

70． Be happy and nourish blessings, and kill disasters far away

The main idea: Happiness in the world cannot be pursued reluctantly. Being able to always maintain a happy mood is the basis for pursuing happiness in life; disasters in the world are really unavoidable, and it can eliminate resentment towards others. Thoughts are a magic weapon to stay away from disasters.

71. Be cautious in words and deeds, the way of a gentleman

72. Murderous Qi is cold, while harmonious Qi and blessings are thick.

General idea: Nature has changes in the four seasons. When spring and summer are warm, all things gain vitality, while in autumn and winter, when it is cold, all things lose vitality. A person with an arrogant and indifferent temperament, his expression is like the cold air of autumn and winter, no one dares to approach him, and what he gets is indifference and indifference. Only those who are gentle and enthusiastic are willing to help others and receive help from others. Therefore, not only will they receive abundant blessings, but their status will also last forever.

73. The road of justice is broad, but the road of desire is narrow

74. The blessings of tempering are long-lasting, and the truth is known through investigation

The main idea: There are hardships and joys in human life, and only the happiness gained through hardships can last long; in studying, one must have both confidence and Have a skeptical spirit and investigate if you have any doubts. Only knowledge gained through constant verification is true knowledge.

75. Be open-minded and understand the truth, but be sincere but materialistic

The general idea: A person must have an open-minded mind. Only modesty can accommodate real knowledge and truth; at the same time, one must also have a stubborn attitude of choosing the good, and only a strong will Only then can we resist the temptation of foreign material desires.

76. Be virtuous and magnanimous to accommodate others

77. Worry and work will rejuvenate the country, but leisure will perish

78. One thought of selfishness and greed will lead to eternal disaster

The general idea: As long as a person has a little greed or selfish thought in his heart, his originally upright character will become cowardly, and his originally smart mind will be blinded and dim. The originally compassionate heart will become very cruel, and the originally pure personality will become very dirty. The result is that his moral character will be ruined for life. Therefore, the ancient sages and sages agreed that "non-greed" should be the treasure of self-cultivation, so that one can live a life free from material desires.

79. The six thieves are gone

The main idea: The sounds and colors that everyone sees with their eyes and hears with their ears are external enemies; everyone has easily impulsive feelings and unsatisfied desires. Psychological evil thoughts are internal enemies. No matter they are internal enemies or external thieves, as long as you, as the master, keep your soul awake and follow the rules every day without violating the laws of reason, then all psychological enemies will become your assistants in cultivating your moral character.

80. Encourage current achievements and plan for future achievements

The general idea: Instead of planning achievements that are not sure to be completed, it is better to protect the completed ones; rather than regretting past mistakes, it is better to prevent possible future mistakes.

81． Maintaining the righteousness of heaven and earth is the way to perfect people in ancient and modern times

The general idea: A person's temperament should be magnificent, but it must not be wild and wild; his thoughts and concepts must be careful and thoughtful, but he must not be complicated and chaotic; his life interest must be Be quiet and tranquil, but never too boring; be upright and aboveboard in words and deeds, but never be too extreme or staunch.

82. No color, no sound

83. The virtue of a gentleman is the golden mean

The general idea: being honest and pure yet having the magnanimity to tolerate injustice, being kind-hearted yet having the courage to make decisive decisions, being smart and wise yet having an attitude of being demanding. Having an upright temperament and a mind that is not overly correct is like candied fruit, although it is soaked in sugar, it is not overly sweet. Although seafood fish and shrimp are drowned in salt, it is not overly salty. A person must be able to control this kind of impartiality. It is the measure of reliance that counts as virtue.

84. A gentleman should work hard when he is poor, and should not lose his elegance

General idea: A poor family should always clean the floor, and a daughter of a poor family should always comb her hair, furnishings and clothes. Although it is not luxurious and gorgeous, it can maintain a refined and elegant style. Therefore, a talented and virtuous gentleman should never become depressed or give up on himself once he encounters bad luck and is in a desperate situation.

85. Prepare for a rainy day and be prepared for any disaster

86. Step back from the brink and come back to life

The general idea: When an evil thought first arises in your mind, if you can detect that the evil thought may lead to material desires or sexual desires, you should immediately use reason to eliminate this desire. Get back on track.

Be alert as soon as a bad thought occurs, and try to save it immediately after being alert. This is an important moment to turn disaster into happiness, and change death into vitality, so you must not let go of the moment when the evil thought occurs.

87． Tranquility and indifference, the way to observe the mind

The general idea: Only in tranquility can a person's mood be as clear as autumn water, and only then can the true origin of human nature be discovered; only in leisure can a person's spirit be as clear as the clear sky. Generally comfortable and leisurely, only then can the true soul of human nature be discovered; only when a person is indifferent and clear-minded can his heart be as humble and kind as a calm lake, and only then can he gain the true joy of life. If you want to observe the true truth of life, there is no better way than this way of observing people.

88. Stillness in movement is true tranquility, and joy in suffering is true happiness

89. Give yourself without doubt, and give kindness without expecting retribution

To give yourself without doubt, without doubt, you will be ashamed of your ambition; if you give to others, do not blame the retribution, blame the retribution and give it. The heart is all wrong.

The general idea: If a person wants to make self-sacrifice, he should not have the concept of gain and loss. Having this concept will make you feel hesitant about this kind of sacrifice. Calculation and hesitation will bring shame to your sacrifice. If a person wants to show kindness to others, he must not expect to receive anything in return. If you must ask the other person to express gratitude in return, even your original kindness in helping others will deteriorate.

90. Be virtuous to accumulate blessings, be generous to make up for your hard work, and cultivate the Tao to relieve misfortunes

The main idea: If God does not give me many blessings, I will do more good deeds to cultivate my blessings; if God uses If hard work makes me sleepy, I will use a comfortable mood to maintain my tired body; if God uses poverty to torture me, I will open up my own way of survival to get through the predicament. If I can do all the above, what can God do to me?

91． A chaste man who has no desires is blessed with heaven, but a man who avoids misfortune

92. Life is all about results, sow the fields to see the harvest

The general idea: Although prostitutes, dancers, wine girls and other prostitutes spend half their lives selling themselves and laughing, if they can marry in their later years and become a good wife, then Her former dissolute and lascivious life will not pose an obstacle to her normal life in the future; but if a chaste woman who has adhered to chastity all her life loses her virginity in her later years because she cannot bear the loneliness of her empty boudoir, then she will suffer the consequences of being a widow for half her life. All the suffering is in vain. As the proverb says: "To evaluate a person's merits and demerits, you must look at the later stages of his life." This is a wise saying.

93． A variety of merits, don't be greedy for power and position

Common people who are willing to cultivate virtues and give favors are the prime ministers without positions; scholars are greedy for power and market favor, and turn into noble beggars.

The general idea: As long as an ordinary citizen is willing to accumulate merit, extend favors, and help others, he will be equal to a minister and prime minister with real rank and salary who will be admired by thousands of people; on the contrary, if a high-ranking official is greedy for power and Turning official position into a business transaction is as despicable as a beggar with a noble title.

94． When thinking about the difficulty of accumulation, always think about the ease of overturning

The main idea: If we want to ask whether our ancestors have left us any kindness, we have to look at whether the degree of enjoyment in our current life is high. If indeed High, then even if our ancestors have accumulated kindness, we must thank our ancestors for their hard work in leaving behind these virtues; if we want to ask whether our descendants can live happily in the future, we must first look at the virtues we have left to our descendants. How much is it? If we leave very little favor to our descendants, we have to think that our descendants will not be able to maintain it and the family business will easily decline.

95． Only be afraid of hypocrites, not true villains

A gentleman's deception of good deeds is no different from the villain's wanton evil; a gentleman's change of conduct is not as good as the villain's reformation.

The general idea: There is no difference between a gentleman who pretends to be kind-hearted and a villain who does all kinds of evil; if a gentleman changes his reputation, his character is not as good as that of a man who resolutely changes his past. And the villain is a new person.

96. The spring breeze thaws, and the warm air melts away the ice

97. If one can see the nature of one's mind thoroughly, then the world will be peaceful

If one's mind always sees perfection, the world will be flawless; if one's mind is always relaxed and peaceful, there will naturally be no dangerous human feelings in the world.

The general idea: An optimist with a kind nature and a pure heart sees everything in the world as beautiful and flawless; an optimist with a loyal nature and a cheerful heart treats everyone with a positive attitude. He has a tolerant attitude, so he sees everything as normal and without evil.

98． It is essential to change your conduct and your sharpness.

To the general idea: A person who has profound talents and virtues but is indifferent to his ambitions will definitely be suspected by those who are keen on fame and fortune. Gentlemen often suffer from the jealousy of villains who are evil and indulgent. Therefore, if a talented, learned, and cultivated gentleman unfortunately finds himself in such a harsh environment where he is both suspected and hated, he must not slightly change his ethics and ambitions, but he must not over-express himself. Talent and integrity.

99. There is no joy in good times, and no worries in adversity.

When you are in adversity, you are surrounded by needles and stones, and you work hard without realizing it.

The general idea: If a person lives in a difficult and impoverished environment, then everything around him will be exposed to things like medical equipment and drugs, which will unknowingly make you act diligently and take good care of yourself. All diseases are cured; on the other hand, if a person lives in a good environment with plenty of food, clothing, and care, it is equivalent to having weapons such as knives and guns in front of you, which will unknowingly corrode your body and mind. On the road to failure.

100. Being rich and wielding power is a recipe for self-destruction

The general idea: A person who grows up in a rich and powerful family has all kinds of material comforts, so he will develop various bad habits and like to do things. A domineering personality; but bad habits are as harmful to the human body as a raging fire, and a domineering and authoritarian temper is as corrosive to the mind as fierce flames; if you don't give him some cool and cold ideas in time to ease his strong desires , even if the fierce desire does not break him to pieces, sooner or later it will surely destroy him like setting himself on fire.