Yuan and Ji Di around him:

In the Yuan Dynasty, it was not easy to say that man was almost heaven. Snobbish, bullying and being afraid of hard work, did this start today? Not since ancient times.

From ancient emperors to generals, no one can help himself. That is, sages have their own way of self-reliance, so they can be independent and fearless. In the past few years, I have been in Beijing, and I am good at making enemies with all famous and powerful people. I don't mean to be independent and not afraid of being strong.

Recently, I saw the way of heaven and earth. Combine rigidity with softness, so you don't have to neglect it. If we are too weak, we will be depressed. If we are too rigid, we will be folded. This is not violent, but it is only a strong correction; Softness is not inferiority, but modesty. Going to the public is strong, going to the right, striving for fame and profit is modest, and retreating; To start a business family, we must be strong and correct, and we must be modest and retreat when we are happy; Go out with the characters, be strong and correct, and when enjoying your wife, be modest and shrink back.

If you have great achievements and fame outside, and ask for fields and homes, the picture inside will be thick. Both of them have plump images, and if there is no retreat, they will not last long. I am convinced that I should experience it silently.

May 28th of the first year of Tongzhi.

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1) Decadence: Decadence.

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Yuan and Ji Di around him:

Brother Yuan doesn't quite agree with the idea of human balance, but when it comes to the snobbish world, did it start today? This has been the case since ancient times.

In ancient times, there was no one who was not self-reliant and self-reliant. Even saints and saints have their own way of self-reliance. So I can be independent and fearless, firm and persevering. When I was in Beijing a few years ago, I liked to make enemies with people with great fame and high status. I don't mean to stand on my own feet without pride and fear violence.

Only recently did I realize the truth between heaven and earth, that there is rigidity and softness, and we should not neglect them. If it is too soft, it will be decadent; If it is too stiff, it will break. It's just not violent, it's just forced correction. Softness does not mean humility and weakness, but humility and concession. Do things, travel, be strong and correct, strive for fame and gain, and shrink back modestly; To establish a family business, we should be correct and modest; Be careful when you go out to socialize with others, and enjoy it with your wife and children at home.

On the one hand, if you make achievements, you will enjoy a good reputation outside. On the one hand, I want to buy a house in other places and pursue a solid and comfortable life. Then, there are signs of fullness in both aspects, and there is no idea of retiring at all, which will certainly not last long. This is what I firmly believe, and brothers should experience it silently!

May 28th of the first year of Tongzhi.