Wisdom Book

Chapter 12

don't get involved in dirty fights

A wise man sometimes goes to war out of necessity, but he never uses poisoned arrows.Everyone should maintain their true colors and not be controlled by the will of others.To show generosity to the enemy is to be commended.Fighting requires not only strength, but also morality.Shameful conquest brings no honor, only dishonor to the enemy.Good people do not use despicable weapons, such as using friendship to achieve hatred, and finally using friendship to break it.Don't use other people's trust in you to your advantage.Any treachery will damage your reputation.No matter under what circumstances, a gentleman will never break his promise, because the noble spirit will sneer at the despicable behavior.You should proudly declare to the world: Even if the world has abandoned honesty and honesty, it will definitely remain in my heart.

One who distinguishes between good words and good deeds

There is a subtle difference between good words and good deeds, just like the difference between whether your friends value you or your status.Evil words, even without evil deeds, are already very bad, but if there are no evil words but evil deeds, it will be even more contemptible.Words, like passing clouds, do not feed us, and manners are but an ornament of refinement, on which we cannot live.The use of mirrors to catch birds is nothing but a wonderful fantasy.Only the vain are content with empty words.For words to realize their value, they must be practiced.Those trees without a heart only grow leaves but not fruit.People have to distinguish which trees can bear fruit and which can only be used for shade.

know how to rely on yourself
A brave heart is a man's best companion when he is in trouble.The human heart, if it becomes weak, needs to be strengthened by those organs nearest to it.A self-reliant person is better able to bear sorrow.Never bow to suffering, otherwise misfortune will make you unbearable.When in trouble, some people neither know how to save themselves nor how to endure, and the result is that the suffering is multiplied.Those who know themselves are able to overcome their weaknesses through deliberation.A prudent man conquers everything, even the stars.

don't be a stupid monster
Don't be a stupid monster. There are many kinds of monsters, such as: vanity, bossy, stubborn, complacent, rash, untrustworthy, unrealistic, free-spirited, contradictory... these are the monsters of intemperance.A deformity of the mind is worse than a deformity of the body, for it contradicts supreme perfection.But who can save a mind that has been thoroughly confused?Where there is a lack of insight in everything, the advice and corrections of others must not be tolerated.Such people go madly after false applause, forgetting careful observation and prudent judgment.

Avoiding a single miss is better than a hundred hits

No one will look at the dazzling sun, but when a solar eclipse occurs, people will rush to watch it.Vulgar people don't pay attention to you when you succeed, and they will hold on to you when you make a mistake.Good things are not easy for people to know, but bad things always spread quickly.Many people make mistakes that no one knows before, but after they make mistakes, they become the object of everyone's blame. All their success can't hide a small stain.You should keep in mind that evil people will always turn a blind eye to your successes and pay more attention to your every mistake.

Everything, with reservations
Whatever you do, keep it in check.Only in this way can you ensure your important position in the eyes of others.No matter at any time, you can't use up all your talents and strengths, even knowledge should be properly reserved.In this way, your intellect will be doubled to perfection.The reserve army is often more important than the commando, so it is necessary to preserve some contingency.A prudent person can always steer the course safely.From this point of view, the seemingly absurd assertion of "more than half is more than all" also has some truth.

Don't abuse favors
Crucial friends should be used at critical times, and don't waste your friendship on unimportant things.Dry gunpowder should be saved for use in desperate situations.If important relationships are wasted on unimportant things, what will be left in the future?The protection of others is as important as the friendship of others, and nothing is more precious than them.The favor of others can help you succeed, and it can also make you taste failure.It can make you wise and prosperous, and it can also make you poor.The wise are favored by nature and fame, and even the god of fate will be jealous.Being able to effectively hold people is much more important than holding objects.

don't fight with nothing

Do not fight against the owner of nothing, because such a fight is not fair.Because one of the parties has lost everything, they will have no scruples, go into battle shirtless, and even throw away their shame.Never expose your reputation to this dire danger.A good reputation is hard earned, don't let it be ruined by small things.A malicious slander is enough to wipe out those hard-earned reputations.Because a wise man is worried about losing a lot of things, he will first measure his own reputation and that of the other party, and then act cautiously to ensure that he can have enough time to retreat in order to preserve his reputation.Otherwise, if you take risks rashly, even if you can win, it will not be worth the loss because of the risk.

Don't be fragile like a glass man

If you get along with people, don't be as fragile as glass. This is especially taboo in the communication between friends.Some people are too fragile in character, so they are in a state of collapse at every turn.They are full of complaints themselves, and they make others blame themselves.Whether they are joking or talking about serious business, they are more sensitive than untouchable pupils.Little things not worth mentioning will make them feel offended.Not to mention slightly bigger things.It is that when they communicate, one must always be careful not to touch their sensitive nerves, because the slightest negligence will make them angry.They are self-centered, slaves to their emotions, admirers of their ridiculous egos.

don't live in a hurry

If you can approach anything methodically, you can enjoy all kinds of fun from it.There are many people who wait until their good luck is gone before they wake up.They have experienced many interesting things, but they are always in a hurry, do not know how to enjoy the fun, and when they wake up, they will hope that time can turn back.They are like jockeys who drive life, speeding up the pace of life because they have to go.They delusional that in one day they can swallow food that is indigestible in a lifetime.They always think that success is in sight, and enjoyment is left behind.Because of the haste, everything will end very quickly.Even the pursuit of knowledge should be moderate, so as not to waste time learning those irrelevant knowledge.Life is long, but happiness is short, action should be quick, enjoyment should be slow.Because after work there is entertainment, and after entertainment there is nothing but regret.

be a real person
Real people don't appreciate those who are hypocritical.A man who is famous but not grounded in reality cannot be happy.Those who look real on the surface are far more than those who are really real.In the minds of some hypocrites, all kinds of fraudulent ideas are often born.And other people are similar to this, they like unrealistic ideas and don't like reality.Most of their delusions do not end well because they lack a solid foundation.Truth can bring you fame, and only truth can benefit you a lot.One kind of fraud will lead to many frauds, and this kind of castle in the air will collapse in a short time.A thing without a foundation will not last long.To promise too much is to make people suspicious, which is like proving too much and falsehood.

self-knowledge

If a person wants to have a real life, he must have enough knowledge.It includes your own knowledge as well as the knowledge you acquire from others.However, many people are not aware of their ignorance, and some people do not understand themselves, but they always pretend to be proficient.Intellectual defects are incurable.Those who are ignorant, because they cannot understand themselves, never seek what they lack by self-reflection.Many men would be wise if they had not overestimated themselves.Prudent philosophers are very rare, but no one seeks them and asks them for advice.Asking others for advice will not diminish your greatness nor cast doubt on your talents.Instead, you will increase your reputation.Listening to the advice of others rationally is the best way to get rid of misfortune.don't get too close to others
Don't get too close to others, or let them get too close to you.Otherwise, you lose all the advantages your influence confers, and ultimately your reputation.The stars in the sky have nothing to do with us, so they can remain brilliant forever.Sacredness depends on etiquette, and getting too close will lead to contempt.Too much exposure can expose hidden flaws, allowing them to spread quickly in public communication.Getting too close to people will never get you what you want.Don't get close to your superiors, it will bring you danger; don't get close to your subordinates, it will damage your dignity.Especially do not get close to stupid people, they are not only stupid, but also arrogant.They don't see that you are trying to help, but they think that you need them.Being too close is indistinguishable from vulgarity.

trust your heart
Trust your heart and listen to its voice, especially if it is strong and powerful.Never go against your heart, it is your natural seer who can predict all kinds of important things.Because of doubting their own hearts, many people have been in danger and even perished.But what's the use of doubting if you're not looking for better solutions?Many people are born with a prudent heart, which can always give them reminders, warn them, and warn them against disasters.Don't rush to deal with the disaster when it comes, but conquer it before it takes shape. This is the prudent way of dealing with the world.

Those who are deep and reserved are the real wise men

I don't know that the heart that is hidden inside but not shown outside is like an open letter, and everyone can see it at a glance.There must be a city in the chest to hide the secret, as long as the foundation is strong, the secret can be hidden.Reservation comes from self-control, and staying silent is the real victory.You have to pay a ransom for showing your heart to others without concealing it.Being able to achieve inner peace and restraint is the key to being prudent in life.Everyone wants to read your mind, they hold your handle, and test you around.In such a situation, even the smartest and brightest will spill the beans, and something deep within you will be threatened.Don't say in advance what you have to do, and don't blindly do what you have said.

never be misled by the enemy

A fool never does what a wise man thinks is wise, because he cannot understand the benefits involved.A wise man will not make a plan promoted by a fool, because they will consider from multiple angles before doing things, so as to ensure that nothing goes wrong.A person should measure and examine things from multiple aspects, and think carefully before making a decision. Don't always think about what will happen, but should think more about what might happen.

Don't lie and don't tell the whole truth

Don't lie, and don't tell the whole truth.Telling the truth is like operating on the heart with a scalpel, and requires special care.Revealing the truth requires as much skill as covering it up.The reputation of honesty that you have worked so hard to gain may be ruined by a simple lie.Although there may be faults in the deceived person, the fault of the cheater is the greatest.Not all the truth can be told. Sometimes in order to protect yourself, you should keep silent, and sometimes you should keep silent in order to protect others.

(End of this chapter)