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Caigentan 113. Composed restraint for kin, Candid truth for friends
When unexpected troubles break out between family members, keep calm instead of being upset.
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Caigentan 112. Integrity outshines flattery
It is better to incur hatred by one’s upright conduct than to please others by perverting your morals.
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Caigentan 111. Public justice vs. corrupt networks
Never transgress against public opinion which is in line with righteousness; to do so is to bring everlasting shame on oneself.
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Caigentan 110. Essence over expediency
Trying to curry favour with individual is not as good as promoting public morality. Making new friends is not as good as consolidating old friendships. Creating a vainglorious reputation for oneself is not as good as quietly cultivating virtues. Advocating flamboyant behaviour and extraordinary deeds is not as good as acting cautiously in everyday…
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Caigentan 109. Present indulgence vs. Future atonement
The ailments of old age have their roots in the prime of life. The hardships and suffering which come after the decline of one’s career have their roots in its acme of success.
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Caigentan 108. Liberating non-duality
Resentment is aroused when a man fails to receive rewards for a favour he has done others. So, instead of expecting rewards, he should forget about them, and therefore his resentment as well.