Lot 94 of 100
The gentleman and the petty, the wise and the foolish are distinct
The poem
小人君子別賢愚事有差訛合是非琴遇知音當鼓操爭如定靜得便宜
In English
The gentleman and the petty, the wise and the foolish are distinct.Things go wrong, and right and wrong are judged.When a zither meets someone who understands it, play it;but better to remain calm and still for the best result.
What it says
The poem says the worthy and the petty, the wise and the foolish are different, and that when things go awry right and wrong must be sorted out. A zither may be played for a listener who understands, but staying calm and still serves best. Choose your audience, and in muddled circumstances, observe quietly.
A thought to take with you
In a muddled setting, watch quietly first, then decide whom to speak to and how much.