Interpretation: A wise man thinks a thousand times, and there is always something wrong; Fools think a thousand times, and once they think more comprehensively.
Never forget the past, but learn from the future. (Biography of Qin Shihuang)
Interpretation: a lesson from the past, a lesson from the future. Designed to remind people to remember the lessons of the past.
3. Xiang Zhuang's sword dance is intended to be Pei Gong. ("Historical Records of Xiang Yu")
Interpretation: The purpose of Xiang Zhuang's sword dance is to assassinate Liu Bang. Metaphor refers to the real intention of speaking and doing things.
Everyone is eager for gold, and there are no bones left. (Biography of Historical Records and Zhang Yi)
Interpretation: everyone is responsible, although it is as hard as stone, it can melt; Defamation continues, it is difficult to survive and be destroyed. After metaphor people fear, can kill people.
5. The granary knows etiquette, and food and clothing know honor and disgrace. (Biography of Historical Records and Yan Guan)
Interpretation: When the warehouse is full, the people will know the etiquette; Only when you have plenty of food and clothing can you know the honor and disgrace.
6. A scholar dies as a confidant, and a woman is a confidant. (Historical Records, Biography of Assassins)
Interpretation: A gentleman is willing to die for someone who knows and appreciates himself, while a beautiful woman is willing to decorate her appearance for someone who loves her.