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Caigentan 147. Self-Reflection vs Complaints
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A person who engages in self-reflection turns everything he comes into contact with into a good tonic which keeps him alert.
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Caigentan 146. Power of introspection beyond sensory illusions
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When the candle flame flutters weakly and there is no sound on earth, it is time for us to go to sleep.
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Caigentan 145. Wisdom, Magnanimity and Virtue
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Virtue increases along with magnanimity; magnanimity arises from the increase in man’s knowledge.
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Caigentan 144. Quiet observation vs. prudent action
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The virtuous man makes his gaze ever cooler and brighter; on no account does he lightly assert his upright nature.
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Caigentan 143. The gravity of gain
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When we are hungry we seek relief from others. When we have full stomachs we shun others.
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Caigentan 142. Altruism’s essence beyond material form
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A learned man who is poor has no way to assist other people by means of material wealth.