1. conceal evil and promote good, and be cautious. -

Translation of The Book of Rites The Doctrine of the Mean: People have both good and evil sides; There are advantages and disadvantages. We should be good at tolerating its shortcomings, or the bad side; We should carry forward its advantages, or the good side. Be cautious about what you say and do.

2. It's useless to stop talking, and don't do your own thing. -

translation of "proverbs of guest superfluous words": don't say anything that is not beneficial to the world; Don't ask about things that have nothing to do with yourself. The first half of the sentence teaches people to be cautious, which is still desirable. The second half seems to have the suspicion that "everyone sweeps the snow in front of the door and takes care of others' tiles", which is rather ungrateful.

3. Overeating is delicious, but it's hard to say. -guest proverbs

translation: if you don't pay attention to your speech, you will exaggerate, hurt yourself and break your word, so you must be careful.

4. Know-what-you-know-it-all is a hook and a line, and you can catch right and wrong from the beginning. -"Yu Shi Ming Yan"

Translation: The ancients taught people to "speak carefully", because if you talk too much, you will lose. Sometimes, talking casually, regardless of the consequences, will cause some right and wrong.

5. It's better to be patient than to win every battle, and it's better to be silent than to say everything. -Huang tingjian

Translation: It is better to be silent than to answer all questions properly and correctly. Because some words can be said, and some words cannot be said.