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discontent foolish native partiality six timidity
Idleness, women, disorder, a foolish partiality for one's own native place, discontent and timidity are six obstructions to greatness.
affection embraced husband marriage reason
When a husband is embraced without affection, there must be some reason for it.
best food gem king mouth oh store support
A store of grain, Oh king is the best of treasures. A gem put in your mouth will not support life.
approach forever greatness looking
Greatness does not approach him who is forever looking down.
marriage soul wife
She is a wife who is the soul of her husband.
against enemies information lift private punishment rod
One should not lift the rod against our enemies upon the private information of another.
evil form hot piece
No one should form an acquaintance with one who has an evil character. A piece of coal, if it is hot burns, and if it's cold, blackens the hands.
abundant birth fate four high source whom youth
Youth, abundant wealth, high birth, and inexperience, are, each of them a source of ruin. What then must be the fate of those in whom all four are combined.
bear brave bravery display enemies man marks nor prepared unless until
No man should ever display his bravery unless he is prepared for battle, nor bear the marks of defiance, until he has experienced the abilities of his enemy.
capable endeavors entirely exertion leader motivational passes
When the leader passes over all alike, not making a distinction, then the endeavors of those who are capable of exertion are entirely lost.
learned learning reduced
That one is learned who has reduced his learning to practice.
effort fate human strength subdue success
Subdue fate by exerting human strength to the maximum; and if, when the effort has been made and success is not achieved, no one else can be blamed.
fortune known loss wise
No wise person should make known the loss of fortune, any malpractice in their house, his being cheated, or having been disgraced.
ancestry anyone birth simply
Is anyone simply by birth to be applauded or punished?