治人事天莫若啬
“In governing people and serving Heaven, nothing compares to moderation. Moderation means preparing beforehand. Preparation means accumulating virtue.”
治人事天莫若啬。夫唯啬,是谓早服。早服谓之重积德,重积德则无不克,无不克则莫知其极,莫知其极可以有国,有国之母可以长久。是谓深根固柢,长生久视之道。
Protect your energy as your most precious resource. Not every battle needs your fight. Not every person deserves your explanation. Conserve yourself for what matters.
治人事天莫若啬——治理人事、侍奉天道,没有比节俭(爱惜精力)更好的。
啬——不是吝啬,而是爱惜精神、积蓄能量。
早服——及早做好准备。
重积德——不断积累德行。
深根固柢长生久视——根深蒂固,长久之道。
这是从养生说到治国。
Let this chapter guide your next step.
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