If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.

When you concentrate on agriculture and industry and are frugal in expenditures, Heaven cannot impoverish your state.

If knowledge and foresight are too penetrating and deep, unify them with ease and sincerity.

You look upon the seasons with expectation and await them: wy not seize the seasonal opportunities and exploit them?

One must remember equality, yet also be aware of difference, for if the people are allowed to act as it pleases them without coming up against displeasure, if one gives rein to its desires without setting [any] limit, it becomes confused and can no longer take delight in anything.