一一一People of great wisdom are broad-minded and open-hearted, while those with petty cleverness are preoccupied with trivial calculations; Those who make lofty arguments are overbearing, and those who utter trivial remarks chatter endlessly. When they sleep, their spirits are in disarray, and when they wake up, their bodies are restless. They get entangled in interactions with the outside world, scheming against others all day long. Some are lax and unruly, some hide their malice, and some are meticulous in their thoughts. They feel anxious and fearful over minor things, and utterly dismayed over major ones. When they speak, it is like shooting sharp arrows—this is to argue over right and wrong; when they are silent, it is like taking an oath—this is to cling to their own way of gaining the upper hand. They decline like plants and trees in autumn and winter, showing that they are deteriorating day by day; they are immersed in the various things they do, unable to return to their original state. Their minds are blocked like being tied with ropes, indicating that they are aging and declining, and there is no way to restore their vitality. They experience joy, anger, sorrow, and delight; they feel worry, regret, hesitation, and fear; they are impetuous and flighty, extravagant and indulgent, excited and manic, and put on artificial airs. It is like music emanating from an empty vessel, or fungi growing from the vapor of the earth. These various states alternate before their eyes day and night, yet they do not know where they originate. Let it be, let it be! Once we understand where these states come from, we will also understand the root cause of their emergence!
