Don't be too shrewd.

Author: Yi'an
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: One shouldn't be too clever. "Clever people" often stand out in a group with their strengths but disrupt the balance and invite envy. Conversely, "foolish people" demonstrate weakness everywhere in the group and receive sympathy and help. This is also the principle of "wise men being misled by their own cleverness." Moreover, everything in the world—whether time, luck, or momentum—is in a dynamic process of transformation, as the saying goes, "The east river may flow to the west in ten years." "Clever people" work diligently and calculate meticulously, yet they become anxious and restless. Looking back, they realize they have so much yet achieve less than ordinary people, lamenting misfortune and unfairness in the heavens. But they forget the wisdom of "A loss can be a gain." If one can approach gains and losses with a calm heart, everything will turn out well. Therefore, great wisdom lies in appearing foolish—a state of being. The author aims to explore this seemingly simple question with readers: Should one be clever or foolish in life? Through this work, it is hoped to provide some guidance for real-life interpersonal interactions.