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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.
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Caigentan 107. Balancing joy and dread in life
The universe lasts forever, but a man cannot live through all eternity. His lifespan is about 100 years, and even these 100 years pass quickly.
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Caigentan 105. Tolerance and virtue
Do not take others to task for minor transgressions. Do not reveal others’ shameful secrets. Do not nurse old grievances.