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100 famous quotes from the Book of Changes and their translations

1. On the ninth day, there is regret for the dragon.

If the dragon flies too high in the Nine Heavens, it will definitely cause regrets. (If you do things in moderation, things will turn to their extremes)

2. Heaven is moving vigorously, and a gentleman will strive for self-improvement.

The characteristic of the way of heaven is that it is always moving and changing, and no one can stop it. A gentleman should imitate the way of heaven, be self-reliant and self-reliant, work hard and never let up.

3. The terrain is uneven, and a gentleman carries his wealth with kindness.

The aura of the earth is thick and gentle. A gentleman should imitate the earth and tolerate all things with profound virtues.

4. Don’t be arrogant when you are in a high position, and don’t worry when you are in a low position. Therefore, Qiankun is alert because of its time, and there is no fault even if it is in danger.

Be in a high position without being proud; be inferior to others without being sad. Therefore, it is said that self-improvement and self-reflection at any time will lead to no disaster even in the face of danger.

5. With the same voice, we should respond, and with the same spirit, we can seek each other. Water is wet, fire is dry; clouds follow dragons, winds follow tigers; each follows its own kind.

The same tone can produce cries, and the same breath can attract each other. Water flows to low-temperature places, and fire burns to dry places; clouds follow dragons, and winds emerge from tigers; it shows that everything in the world is close to the same kind.

6. A gentleman learns by gathering, asks questions by debating, be generous by living in them, and be benevolent by practicing.

A gentleman accumulates knowledge through study, makes clear arguments through discussion, handles affairs with a generous attitude, and acts with benevolence and righteousness.

7. A house that accumulates good deeds will always be happy; a house that accumulates bad deeds will have a surplus.

For a family that does good things for a long time, its blessings will be passed down to future generations; for a family that does bad things for a long time, its disasters will definitely harm future generations.

8. A humble gentleman will be obeyed by all the people.

A gentleman who works hard and is humble can win the respect of the people.

9. How can you grow if Mingyu is above?

How can this situation be maintained for a long time if we covet ourselves in a drowsy way?

10. Heaven and fire are the same person. A gentleman distinguishes things by family.

The sky and fire together symbolize unity. Therefore, a gentleman should analyze the right and wrong of various people and distinguish the differences and similarities between things.

11. Slowly hide theft and treat adultery.

Failing to keep your belongings carefully will lead to theft by others, and dressing up your appearance too much will lead to adultery.

12. Working hard but not cutting down, having merit but not virtue, this is the most generous thing. The words are used to influence others through their merits.

Work hard on things, work to the extreme, but do not boast of your own achievements. Having accomplished great feats and made real contributions, but not thinking that one should receive gratitude or praise from others, is the height of loyalty. Although he has made great achievements, he is still willing to be inferior to others.

13. If good deeds are not accumulated, it is not enough to become famous; if evil deeds are not accumulated, it is not enough to destroy the body. Villains regard small kindnesses as useless and do not do them, so their evil deeds cannot be covered up and their sins are too great to be solved.

You cannot become a reputable person without doing a lot of good deeds, and you cannot become a person who destroys yourself without doing bad things. People with bad conduct believe that good things in general do not bring much benefit to themselves and they do not do them; bad things in general do not cause much harm to them and they do not correct them. Therefore, there are too many bad things and one cannot avoid responsibility, and too many sins cannot be forgiven.

14. Be safe without forgetting danger, survive without forgetting death.

Don’t forget the crisis when you are in peace, and don’t forget the destruction when you are alive.

15. A gentleman calms his body before he moves, calms his mind before he speaks, settles his acquaintances before he pursues them, and maintains his ambition before he acts.

Smart and wise people will first stabilize themselves before taking action, first observe other people's thoughts before expressing opinions, first make friends with others before making requests, and first set their own goals and ambitions. Then try to move forward.