Xici Biography Part 1·Chapter 8·Full Text

The sage has the ability to see the wonders of the world, and then describe them and resemble them appropriately, that is why they are called images.
The sage has the ability to see the movements of the world, observe their interactions, perform their rituals, and judge their good or bad fortune through the use of words, so this is called Yao.
It is said that the best in the world is not to be hated. It is said that the world is in turmoil but cannot be chaotic. Plan it and then talk about it, discuss it and then act, propose it and then make it change.
"The crowing crane is in the shade, and his son is in harmony with it. I have a good prince, and I will be with you." The Master said: "A gentleman lives in his room, and if he speaks good words, he will be heard from thousands of miles away. How about someone who is far away? If he lives in his room, and his words are bad, he will be heard from thousands of miles away. How about those who are far away? Words come from the body and reach the people; words and deeds are far away. Words and deeds are the master of honor and disgrace. The reason why a gentleman moves the world is because of his carelessness! />　《Fanren》: Wail first and then laugh. Confucius said: "The way of a gentleman comes from somewhere, and is silent or speaking. If two people are of the same mind, their sharpness will break through metal. If they speak with the same mind, they will stink like orchids." Confucius said: "It's okay to make mistakes in various places. What's the blame for borrowing thatch? It's better to be more careful. Mao is a thin thing, but it can be used heavily. Careful skills have been used in the past, and nothing has been lost."
Lao Qian, a gentleman has an end, good luck. Confucius said: "To work hard but not to cut down, to have merit but not to be virtuous, is to be extremely generous. To use words to impress others is to use one's merits. To be virtuous is to speak highly of others, and to be courteous is to be courteous; to be modest is to be respectful in order to preserve one's position." Confucius said: "A noble person has no position, a high person has no people, and a wise man is in a lower position but has no help. This is why he has regrets because of his actions." Confucius said: "When chaos arises, words are regarded as ranks. If the ruler is not secretive, his ministers will lose; if the minister is not secretive, he will lose his virginity; if several things are not secretive, it will cause harm. Therefore, a gentleman is cautious and does not go out."