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Caigentan 134. The mirror of Non-attachment
If there is beauty there must be ugliness. If I do not boast of my beauty, how can anyone call me ugly?
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Caigentan 133. Familial bonds transcend transactional calculus
The father is kind to his children. The children are filial to their parents. Elder brothers cherish younger brothers, who in tum respect their elder brothers. Even if such conduct reaches the acme of perfection, it is no more than what ought to be done; it is not a matter of gratitude.
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Caigentan 132. Inner bedrock, Outer radiance
An upright and virtuous personality, which shines like broad daylight, is fostered in a dark hut with a leaky roof.
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Caigentan 131. Restraint as wisdom in engaging virtue and vice
When making friends with good men, you should not suddenly become close to them. Nor should you make your intentions widely known prematurely. That way you risk incurring the slander of evil men.
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Caigentan 130. Between insight and integrity
Do not discard your views just because others doubt them. Do not stick stubbornly to your own opinions while rejecting out of hand those of others.
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Caigentan 129. Vigilant openness
“One must never scheme against others, but one must always be wary of others.” This is a warning against loss of vigilance.