This is a way of life for a man of virture: to cultivate his character by keeping a peaceful mind, and nourish his morality by a frugal living. Only freedom from vanity can show one's lofty goal of life; and only peace of mind can help him to achieve something lasting. To be talented, one must learn; and to learn, one must have a peaceful mind. One cannot develop his talent without learning, and one cannot accomplish his learning without peace of mind. Frivolity will prevent one from going deep into learning, and impetuousness will prevent one from moulding a noble character. One's age will flee with time, and one's ambition will wane with each passing day. If he does not exert himself in time, his mind would wither away like flowers and he would become a good-for-nothing in the world. And in the end, he could only perch in his humble dwelling, lamenting for his lost prime that will never come back to him again.
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臣真述曰：上德者與道同體，所謂三皇之時，不可得而稱也。故曰：下德不德者，為道之用。所謂五帝之時，親愛萌生，故曰：有德、仁、義、禮者，兼而行之，所謂三王之初，防患救亂之功興矣。...
故大邦以下小邦，則取小邦；小邦以下大邦，則取大邦。故或下以取，或下而取。大邦不過欲兼畜人，小邦不過欲入事人。夫兩者各得所欲，大者宜為下。...