Chapter 9 Proverbs 121~140

121．don't bother Some people don't care about anything, and some people want to care about everything.People who care about everything are always talking about the so-called important issues, they are always serious about everything, and they have to argue about everything, making everything unpredictable and profound.There aren't many things to worry about that are really worth worrying about.Only fools and mediocrities are always worried about trifles.If you can detach yourself from things and let nature take its course, many things that you look at will turn into the end of Qingping; if you are too serious, things that don't matter at first will become like a burden.Only when you make a quick decision can you cut through the mess quickly, otherwise there will be endless troubles after long nights and dreams.The cure for the disease sometimes becomes the cause of the disease.Being detached and open-minded is a great guide to life.

122．Sensitive in words and deeds Sensitive in words and skillful in deeds can be omnipotent, and can quickly gain popularity.Talking with people, giving a speech, even walking, looking and appealing, you can see the great effect of this kind of work all the time.Conquering hearts is the real victory.This authority arises neither from the boldness of a peasant, nor from the procrastination of prudence; 123．Posturing is not a gentleman The more talented you are, the less pretentious you are.Pretentiousness is a common problem that is widespread.It affects not only others, but also oneself.The poser himself suffers from long-term anxiety, because the effort of maintaining his face for many years is tantamount to putting himself in chains.Posture eclipses even the great geniuses, because the world thinks that they are either ostentatious or ingenious, and have no gift of innocence, and generosity is always more pleasing than affectation.In the eyes of the world, the poseur is nothing like the genius he imitates.The more skilled you are, the more you should be wise and foolish, so that you can show the natural beauty of wit and fun.You can't escape the outpouring of sincere emotion and pretend to be a high scholar who doesn't eat fireworks.A modest gentleman should keep silent about his own merits.Those who regard their fame and fame as insignificant will definitely be treated differently by others.Among the high-ranking and elegant scholars, those who take their own virtues lightly are Kunshan jade pieces.He is well-known for sticking to his own set of rules.

124．man of hope There are few people in the world who are favored by everyone; if you can be favored by wise men, then you should really know that you are lucky in three lives.People in the world often look down on those with bad luck.It is not difficult to be famous, and there are many ways to make your name go down in history.You should stand out at work or be exceptionally talented.A personable demeanor works just as well.Turn your reputation for excellence into a dependency, and people will say that job is yours, not that you need it.Some people add glory to their status, while others rely on their status to increase their worth.It is no honor to show that you are fit for duty because your successor is an underdog.Just because someone else is unpopular doesn't prove that you are what everyone expects you to be.

125．Don't dwell on the mistakes of others Indulging in spreading the notoriety of others shows that you are notorious yourself.It is really foolish for someone to use the past of others to justify himself, to justify his guilt, or to laugh at the faults of others in order to lessen his own guilt.The breath of this generation is unbearable, and they are nothing more than sewers that hide filth.Those who are obsessed with this way are like digging a stinky puddle. The deeper you dig, the more mud you will cover.There is no fault in anyone, either inherited from parents or acquired.Unless you are unknown, your mistakes will inevitably be known.Gentlemen never talk about other people's faults, lest they become a stinking record of smears.

126．Those who do stupid things are not stupid, but those who are not good at hiding are stupid To cover your emotions, but more importantly: cover your mistakes.No one can be free from fault, but there is a difference; the wise are good at covering up their faults, but the fools boast about the faults they have not yet committed.So-called fame is more likely to be the result of stealing than from aboveboard behavior.If you can't keep yourself clean, then I advise you to be cautious in your words and deeds.A single mistake can be hated forever, even if a great man makes a pinpoint mistake, it is like an eclipse of the sun and the moon, unable to escape the eyes of the public.Don't tell your friends all about your shortcomings, and if possible, don't even reveal them to yourself.There is another way of life that is also applicable: learn to forget.

127．Everything is calm and unrestrained Calm and unrestrained in everything can make talented people full of vitality, witty words are like pearls, and make great wisdom and talent unique.Many other virtues adorn nature more majesticly and beautifully, but elegance can adorn the virtue itself of a gentleman more splendidly.It makes even abstract thoughts more pleasing to the eye.Grace is a gift of nature, not acquired, and it surpasses even the laws of art.It leaves those who only rely on skills behind, and even come first, making it difficult for many quick-footed ones.A calm demeanor enhances one's self-confidence and enhances one's virtues.If there is a lack of elegant demeanor, even if you have a beautiful appearance, you will only have a spare body.His unrestrained demeanor is so transcendent that it dwarfs his fame, prudence in words and deeds, and even the dignity of an emperor.This is a shortcut to success, and it is also a recipe for getting out of trouble.

128．noble character Nobility of character is one of the essential ingredients of heroism, because it inspires greatness of every kind.It makes people more interesting, broaden their minds, broaden their horizons, cultivate themselves noblely, and do whatever they want with a majestic style.It stands out wherever it appears.Luck sometimes tries to obliterate it with jealousy, but it stands out proudly.It can control the will even when the environment is harsh.Generosity, generosity, and all other great qualities flow from this. 129．never complain Complaining always discredits you.Instead of eliciting pity and consolation, this will stir up passion and insolence, and will prompt those who hear our complaints to imitate those we complain about.Once we express our complaints to others, it seems that other people's damage and insult to us can be forgiven.Complaining about past defilements leads to future defilements.They want to get help and comfort, but the people who listen to them are only satisfied, even contemptuous.It is a better strategy to praise others for their favors, in order to win more of theirs.When you tell how those absent have benefited you, you are asking those present to do the same, and you will be rewarded in the same way.A wise man should never publicize disgrace or slight, but only the respect that others hold him.In this way he will have friends and halve his enemies.

130．Be practical, but also know how to show People judge things not by what they are, but by what they appear to be.Not only capable, but also know how to show their expertise, this is doubly capable.What is invisible is almost the same as non-existence.Reason itself is not valued when it is not clothed with the adequate cloak of reason.Few are prudent, but many are gullible.Fraud is prevalent, and judging by looking at the surface, few people live up to the name.Good looks are the best passport to inner perfection. 131．Open-mindedness The soul has its beautiful attire, that spiritual elegance and boldness that make the bosom radiant.Not everyone has this kind of mind, because it requires generosity.Its first move is to praise even its opponents, and it is even more lenient in its actions.When there is an opportunity to avenge himself, the light in his heart becomes even brighter.It does not shy away from the situation but exploits it, turning a possible act of revenge into an act of unexpected generosity.The secret lies in the way of control; this is the superb state of politics.It never flaunts its success, never puts on airs, and even if its success is earned by skill, it also knows how to hide it.

132．think twice Safety lies in repeated testing, especially when you are not sure.Whether it is making concessions or improving your situation, it will take time to find new ways to justify and confirm your judgment.When it comes to giving, a gift is valued more highly when given wisely than when given hastily.The long-awaited thing is always cherished.If it's a matter of rejection, you might wish to pay more attention to your attitude and let your "no" be more mature, so that it will not be too harsh.As time goes by, the previous desire will slowly cool down, so the rejection will become easier to accept.If someone asks early, you commit later.It's a way to control other people's interests.

133．I'd rather be drunk with others than wake up alone Better to be drunk with others than to be sober: say the politicians.If everyone is drunk, I will be drunk with them; if alone sober, it will be considered mad.The important thing is to go with the flow.Sometimes the best knowledge is not knowing or pretending not to know.Because we have to live with others, and most people are ignorant.If you live alone, you can be righteous like a god, or you can be brutal like a beast.Yet I would like to revise the adage and declare: Better to be sober with others than to be drunk alone.Some people's mavericks are just chasing illusions.

134．Double your stock of life's necessities Double your stock of necessities and you will double your abundance.Don't depend on any one thing or be limited to any one resource, no matter how rare and excellent they are.Everything, especially benefits, favors, tastes, etc., should be doubled.The nature of the moon is fickle and impermanent, but even more fickle are those things that depend on our fragile human will.Store more for impermanence.It is a great law of life to double your resources of happiness and profit.Just as nature has doubled the most important and prominent siblings of our bodies, so we should humanly double the stock of the things on which we depend. 135．don't be a naysayer Those who sing the naysayer can only win their own tiredness and the hatred of others.Smart people should try to curb this move.Those who disagree with everything are certainly original, but those who hold their own are almost fools.These people turn a friendly conversation into a war of words, and they are more like enemies to their friends and acquaintances than to people who have nothing to do with them.When the food is delicious, arguments are tough, and rebuttals are often frustrating.They are cold and obnoxious fools. 136．get the gist of things Get the crux of the matter at hand.Many people only see the trees but not the forest, or find the wrong object. Although they talk endlessly and do a lot of useless reasoning and analysis, they cannot grasp the core of the matter.They go back and forth in circles, exhausting themselves and others, but never getting anywhere near the point.This is the case with most people who have a messy mind and don't know how to clear their minds.They waste time and patience in matters which they would have better give up, and have no time and patience in dealing with those of importance. 137．The wise are self-sufficient A wise man takes his burden with him, that is, all he has.A friend—a learned man—could represent Rome and the rest of the universe.Allow yourself to be this friend, and you will be able to survive by yourself.If other people's cultivation and intelligence are not higher than yours, why do you need him?You will depend on yourself; the greatest joy is to be one with the highest being.The man who lives alone is no savage at all, he is in many ways a wise man, and in every way a god. ①The Greek philosopher Stephen of McGrath lost his wife, children and all his property in a fire. He stood up from the ruins and said: "All my wealth is on me." ② refers to the old Roman statesman and soldier Canto, Cicero once praised his ability and friendship. 138．don't be fussy Especially when the seas of your life -- people, friends, and acquaintances -- are making waves.People's social life has its own ups and downs, storms, and the wise way is to stay in a calm harbor and wait for the stormy waves to subside by themselves.Your contingencies often make things worse.Whether it is the way of heaven or humanity, everything should go with the flow.A wise doctor knows when to prescribe and when not to prescribe, and sometimes it is better not to prescribe.Sometimes standing on the sidelines is a great way to calm the turmoil of the world.If you bow your head now, you will conquer it in the future.It's easy to dirty a river.But unclarified water, you can't make it clear with your hands and feet, you can only let it clear by itself.The way to bring order out of chaos is not to be good at treating them anyway. 139．Good luck and bad times There will always be bad days.That's when everything went wrong.No matter what line of work you're in, there's always going to be bad luck.Try your luck a few times, and give up if it doesn't improve.Even human understanding is the same: no one sees everything all the time.It takes good luck to think clearly, and so does writing a good letter.All perfection comes at a certain moment.Even beauty is not always there.You are not in a state of caution, either too cautious or not.Everything needs a certain opportunity to perform perfectly.Some days, things don't go your way; other days, you don't have to work hard to make things go your way: you find that everything is easy, your thoughts flow, you feel refreshed, and you are your own lucky star.Make the most of such days and don't waste a single moment.But it would be unwise to assume that the whole day is worthless if one thing doesn't go your way, and vice versa. 140．Take the essence of everything A person with good taste lives a happy life.The bee seeks the pollen for honey, the viper for bitter things for poison.Due to different tastes, some seek the essence of the good, while others seek the dross of the ugly.Everything in the world has its own beauty, especially books. The benefits of books must be discovered by imagination.Some people are so fastidious that they can find a defect in a thousand beautiful things, blame it, and misinterpret it.They are the garbage collectors of the strong and the wise, burdened with flaws and inadequacies: they blame the strong and wise for their flaws but fail to see their excellence.They are unfortunate because they deal only with bitterness, with only regrets.There are those whose taste is delightful: among a thousand imperfections they find a sliver of perfection that fortune favors.