取舍 林钰堂

行不通时只得舍,竞逐多端当何从?
务实莫随表相转,自发自觉方久长。

不通当即舍,选取依原则。踏实与长远,智者所遵循。

                    
                     二○○一年十二月二十日
                     养和斋     于加州


Choosing Yutang Lin

When it doesn't work, couldn't help but drop it.
Facing competing choices, how to settle on one?
Do solid work and never chase after appearance.
Only self-willing and self-awakening could last.

Comment:

When it could not go through it should be abandoned. Choices are to be made according to principles. Solid approaches and long-term considerations are adhered to by prudent persons.

Written in Chinese on December 20, 2001
Translated on January 11, 2002
El Cerrito, California


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