編述／清．金纓（生卒年不詳）

靜坐，然後知平日之氣浮。

守默，然後知平日之言躁。

省事，然後知平日之心忙。

閉戶，然後知平日之交濫。

寡欲，然後知平日之病多。

近情，然後知平日之念刻。

──選自《格言聯璧》

Narrated by Jin Ying (Years unknown, Qing Dynasty)

English translation: Rosalyna Huang

Meditate, and be aware of your

impulsive temperaments in daily life.

Observe silence, and be aware of your

impetuous speech in daily life.

Simplify, and be aware of your

preoccupied mind in daily life.

Close doors, and be aware of your

excessive associations in daily life.

Desire less, and be aware of your

numerous illnesses in daily life.

Be reasonable, and be aware of your

inconsiderate thoughts in daily life.

── from Geyan Lianbi

(Aphorisms and Apothegms)