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Caigentan 44. Rejecting vanity in virtue and scholarship
A man who pursues learning must collect his scattered thoughts and concentrate all his mental powers on his studies.
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Caigentan 43. Lofty vision and tactical retreat
Striving to get on in the world without keeping some distance from it is like trying to shake the dirt off your clothes while shrouded by dust, or like washing your feet in a mud puddle.
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Caigentan 42. The Noble’s dual emancipation
Others have riches; I have a spirit of benevolence. Others have high rank; I have a sense of righteousness.
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Caigentan 41. Fusing passion and restraint
A man whose thoughts are magnanimous treats both himself and others with consideration. Then magnanimity is everywhere.
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Caigentan 40. The irreversible first choices
When you have material gains to pursue, do not make hasty decisions to do so simply because of their easy accessibility.