4月12日

五字訣
清 金纓 編述 ( 生卒年不詳 )

拙字可以寡過，緩字可以免悔，
退字可以遠禍，茍字可以養福，
靜字可以益壽。
以寬和存心，以忍讓接物，
此為立身之道。

──選自《格言聯璧》

April 12th

Secrets of the Five Words
Edited by Jin Ying (Years unknown, Qing Dynasty)
English translation: Miao Guang and Zhi Yue

“Slow-wittedness” lessens one’s chances of mistakes,
“Deliberation” exempts one from regrets,
“Concession” distances one from misfortune,
“Discipline” enhances one’s blessings,
“Tranquility” prolongs one’s life.

Bear in mind the attitude of magnanimity, and be
equipped with patience in dealing with matters.
Such is the way to become well established.

── from Geyan Lianbi (Aphorisms and Apothegms)