A foolish man proclaimeth his qualifications; a wise man keepeth them secret within himself. |
An excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; A villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, upwards and downwards, himself his own dungeon. |
Are the characteristics of an excellent man. |
By depending on the great, The small may rise high. See: the little plant ascending the tall tree Has climbed to the top. |
Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards. |
Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards. |
Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity. |
If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes. |
If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes. |
It may be doubtful, at first, whether a person is an enemy or friend. Meat, if not properly digested, becomes poison; But poison, if used rightly, may turn medicinal. |
Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, fly freely about. |
Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man. |
The holy man, though he be distressed, does not eat food mixed with wickedness. The lion, though hungry, will not eat what is unclean. |
When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants. |
When she walked...she stretched out long and thin like a little tiger, and held her head high to look over the grass as if she were treading the jungle. |