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Caigentan 119. The sovereign’s awakening
When a man becomes angry like a raging fire and his desires bubble up like boiling water, he knows full well that this is not right; nevertheless, he persists in his folly.
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Caigentan 118. Beyond novelty and extremes
A person who is fascinated by wonders and novelties is one who cannot have far-reaching knowledge.
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Caigentan 117. Zenith holds decay, Ruin holds renewal
The factors of decay are already latent in times of greatest prosperity, and a new lease of life starts to exist at a time when everything is in decay.
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Caigentan 114. Trials of the true hero
The true hero does not neglect small details; nor does he commit trickery even though he is hidden from men’s sight; nor does he slacken his efforts even when beset by seemingly insuperable difficulties.