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Caigentan 140. Offering retreat in quelling villainy
When driving out venal officials and flattering courtiers, it is vital to allow them some way of escape.
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Caigentan 138. Shadows multiply malice, Silence magnifies goodness
It would be harmful for someone to cover up his bad deeds, or publicise his good behaviour.
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Caigentan 137. Tempering power, talent, and virtue against extremes
A man should beware of reaching too high a position, for he might bring danger upon himself.
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Caigentan 136. Twin pillars of governance
There should be no ambiguity as regards others’ merits and failures. Otherwise, people will become slack and cease to strive to advance.
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Caigentan 135. Calculated coldness of wealth vs. bitter envy of kin
The fickleness of human relationships is more striking among the rich than among the poor.