Two-color Square and Round Complete Collection

Author: Song Xiaowei
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
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Square represents firmness, while round represents flexibility.
Square signifies principles, while round signifies adaptability.
Square is about remaining unchanging in the face of change, while round is about adapting to change in the face of unchange.
There is round within square, and square within round.
One can be both square and round, or neither square nor round.
When square and round are combined, there is no defeat.
Square is the foundation of being a person, the backbone of one's character.
Round is the path to success, the treasure of social navigation.
Without squareness, one becomes weak and easily bullied.
Without flexibility, one faces constant opposition.
Being too square or too round leads to stagnation.
Only by balancing squareness and roundness and using both can one navigate social life with ease, build good relationships and a favorable environment, enjoy a comfortable life, and achieve success and great accomplishments.
In a stable era, be square; in a chaotic era, be round; in times of uncertainty, use both squareness and roundness.
Treat the good with leniency, the evil with severity, and the mediocre with a mix of both—Liu Zicheng, The Root of Vegetables.
Mild as the wind, stern as frost; round on the outside, square on the inside—Huang Yanpei, a renowned modern Chinese educator and social activist.
When dealing with people, do not follow your own whims, but understand their feelings.
When handling matters, do not rely on your own opinions, but understand the principles of the matter—Lü Kun, a famous Ming Dynasty thinker and statesman.
Be harmonious within, righteous without, self-disciplined in self-cultivation, and sincere in interactions—Lin Bu, a famous Northern Song Dynasty poet.
If one is too square and rigid in their approach to life, they will stumble and face obstacles.
If one is too smooth and manipulative, they will alienate others and become isolated.
The art of life lies in being both square and round, combining them to navigate social life with ease, move with grace, seize the initiative in life, and win a broad space for survival.
This book explores the square and round principles of life from perspectives such as interpersonal relationships, life attitudes, human interactions, and workplace dynamics, combining numerous classic examples from ancient and modern China and beyond. It provides a comprehensive and profound explanation of how to be a person and handle matters in society, helping readers understand and master the methods and secrets of social navigation. By doing so, they can build good relationships, create a harmonious environment, enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling life, and achieve success and great accomplishments.