謹言　林鈺堂

不說都沒事，出口惹是非；
勸人看情況，順勢易著鞭。

跋

各自見地，不說無諍。一有立論，品評難息。欲申勸諭，先審情勢。彼能信受，方堪言宣。


　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　二○○三年四月八日　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　養和齋　　　於加州

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Careful in Speech　Yutang Lin

Left unspoken, no disputes aroused;
Once mentioned, opinions rampant.
Giving advice depends on situation;
Easier to work if it's done in swing.

Comment:

Each holds on to personal opinions; left unspoken, no arguments would arise. Once some opinion is aired, it could become difficult for ensuing criticisms and discussions to cease. Before offering advice to others, first evaluate the situations. Only when the other party is willing to listen and accept could one speak up without fail.

Written in Chinese on April 8, 2003
Translated on April 11, 2003
El Cerrito, California

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