In Master Chi’s view, this kind of person can be summed up simply:
They argue with fools, reason with the wicked, show magnanimity toward petty people, and stinginess toward noble benefactors (Gui Ren); Controlled by emotion, provoked by impulse, blinded by envy, driven by laziness; They squander their health, waste their wealth, trample on knowledge, and fritter away their time; They want to get rich without ability, rise without connections, attain noble fortune without resources, seek fame without depth, chase achievement without perseverance, and expect good outcomes without character.
Take a good look at this list — nearly every person whose life has fallen apart can match themselves to each of these points, one by one.
So you and I, all the more, must take this as a warning and keep reminding ourselves. [Embrace]