Hong Zicheng Quote

Human nature is inconsistent and contrary. The path of life is rough and rugged. Where the going is difficult it is necessary to know how to withdraw a step. Where the going is easier, be inclusive in yielding portions of credit for your work.

Vegetable Roots Discourse: Wisdom from Ming China on Life and Living - Caicentan by Hong Zicheng (Shoemaker & Hoard, 2006), Translated by Robert Aitken with Daniel W. Y. Kwok, p. 19

Human nature is inconsistent and contrary. The path of life is rough and rugged. Where the going is difficult it is necessary to know how to withdraw ...

Human nature is inconsistent and contrary. The path of life is rough and rugged. Where the going is difficult it is necessary to know how to withdraw ...

Human nature is inconsistent and contrary. The path of life is rough and rugged. Where the going is difficult it is necessary to know how to withdraw ...

Human nature is inconsistent and contrary. The path of life is rough and rugged. Where the going is difficult it is necessary to know how to withdraw ...