1. Disasters often accumulate in the subtle, while wisdom and bravery are often trapped in the drowned

From the "Preface to the Biography of Lingguan" written by Ouyang Xiu of the Song Dynasty

That is why it is prosperous. , all the heroes in the world can't compete with him; in his decline, dozens of actors are trapped in him, and his body dies and his country is destroyed, which makes the world laugh. Husband's misfortunes are often accumulated in the slightest, and wisdom and courage are often trapped in drowning. How can he be an actor!

Interpretation:

Disasters in life are often accumulated from trivial things. People’s wisdom and courage are often trapped by the things they love. Is it possible to only love actors? Can talents be like this?

2. When the soil accumulates, mountains become the wind and rain; when water accumulates, the abyss becomes abyss, dragons emerge;

From "Encouragement to Learning" by Xunzi of the pre-Qin Dynasty

When the soil accumulates, mountains become the wind and rain; when the water accumulates, the abyss becomes abyss, dragons emerge; when good deeds accumulate, the gods are satisfied and the holy mind is prepared.

Interpretation:

The accumulation of earth and rocks creates a high mountain, from which wind and rain rise; the accumulation of water flows becomes an abyss, from which dragons emerge; the accumulation of good deeds develops noble morals, and the spirit is improved , thus possessing the state of mind of a saint.

3. Rivers and seas do not choose small streams, so they can be deep;

From the "Book of Remonstrance and Chasing Guests" written by Li Si in the pre-Qin Dynasty

I heard that the land is vast If there are many grains, the country will be large and the people will be strong. If the army is strong, the soldiers will be brave. Therefore, Mount Tai does not allow soil, so it can grow into its great size; rivers and seas do not accept small streams, so it can reach its depth; the king does not reject the common people, so he can understand his virtue. This is why the five emperors and three kings are invincible because the land has no four directions, the people have no foreign countries, the four seasons are perfect, and ghosts and gods bring blessings.

Interpretation:

I have heard that the vastness of the fields means the abundance of food, the size of the country means the population, and the soldiers with good weapons are brave. Therefore, Mount Tai does not reject the soil, so it can achieve its height; the rivers, lakes and seas do not abandon the trickles, so it can achieve its depth; those who are determined to establish a royal industry do not despise the people, so they can demonstrate their virtue.

4. People at that time did not know the Ling Yun tree, and they waited until Ling Yun began to grow.

From "Little Pine" by Du Xunhe in the Tang Dynasty

Since I was a child, I have been thorny in the deep grass, but now I am gradually aware of the basil. ?

At that time, people did not know the Lingyun tree, and they waited until Lingyun began to rise.

Interpretation:

When the pine tree was young, it grew very deep in the grass, and was buried so deep that it could not be seen. Only now do we realize that it has grown much taller than the basil. People in the world do not recognize that this is a tree that will reach the sky in the future. They do not recognize its majesty until it has already reached the sky.

5. The rain is light and the Han Dynasty is hiding. A husband who makes the most of small things will be great; if he accumulates small things, he will be a piece of chopsticks; when he is virtuous, he will have a harmonious appearance; when he has done all his deeds, his voice will be far away; when a villain is not sincere within, he seeks what he can find from outside.

From: Xunzi's "Xunzi·Dalu" at the end of the Warring States Period

Translation: Although the rain is light, the Han River still flows into the water. If you try to collect the tiny things, they will become huge. If you keep accumulating the subtle things, they will become obvious. People with high moral standards have a gentle face and attitude, and people with perfect conduct have a reputation that spreads far and wide. The villain does not enrich his inner qualities but only pursues a good reputation in the outside world. This is in vain.