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Caigentan 63. The wisdom of emptiness
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The qi vessel tips over when it is filled with water. The moneybox stays whole only so long as it is not filled up with money.
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Caigentan 62. The invisibility of true virtue
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The truly honest man, because he never angles for fame, does not have the reputation of being an honest man; only the greedy are eager for such a reputation.
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Caigentan 59. Wildflowers, Potted plants, and Cut blooms
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If a man’s wealth, rank and reputation spring from the cultivation of lofty virtue, they are like wild flowers growing profusely in the mountains and forests; they will flourish naturally and freely.
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Caigentan 58. Joy in bitterness, Sorrow in success
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Joy can often be found in fulfilling a painstaking job, and sorrow from an unexpected setback may arise after success has turned one’s head.