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Caigentan 86. Awareness and redirection
As soon as you find your thoughts deflecting to the path of material desires, switch them immediately back to the path of preserving your essential nature.
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Caigentan 85. Cultivating readiness in leisure, stillness and solitude
When at leisure do not let precious time slip idly by. You will discover the great value of such advice in your busy days.
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Caigentan 84. Elegance in adversity
The poor man sweeps his floor until it is spotless. The poor woman combs her hair until it is neat and tidy. Neither produces a wonderful sight, but these actions bespeak a sensibility of elegance.
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Caigentan 81. Balance virtues, avoid extremes
A man must be tolerant and broad-minded, but not unfettered and freewheeling. His thoughts must be meticulous and careful, but not trifling and cluttered.