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Caigentan 38. Subduing inner demons
To conquer the demons, you must first conquer the perversity in your own heart. Once you have done that, the demons will cower and be at your command.
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Caigentan 37. Innocence over cunning, Simplicity over splendor
It is better to preserve the innate simplicity of one’s nature and eschew sophistication, thereby leave a spirit of uprightness in the world.
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Caigentan 36. Anchoring conduct in inner poise
In dealing with mean people. the difficulty lies not in being too strict; but in avoiding a fastidious attitude.