人生至高境界：深藏不露

The highest境界 of life: to hide one's talents and abilities.

1. 最后，韩信因为自己锋芒毕露的性格，下场凄惨。

1. Finally, Han Xin met a悲惨 fate due to his overly assertive personality.

2. 从此，樊哙一家对韩信怀恨在心，不断向朝廷进言，说韩信恃功自傲，蔑视朝廷，阴谋造反。

2. From then on, Fan Kui's family harbored a grudge against Han Xin, continuously advising the court that Han Xin relied on his achievements to become proud, looked down upon the court, and had a conspiracy to rebel.

3. 项羽听说后大怒，下令将这名谋士斩杀。

3. Upon hearing the news, Xiang Yu became extremely angry and ordered the execution of this counselor.

4. 藏，是人生最高的境界。

4. Concealment is the highest level of life.

5. 没人希望别人过得比自己好，也没人希望别人在自己面前显得高人一等。你如果表现得壮志凌云，与众不同，就会受到别人的嫌弃。

5. No one wishes for others to live better than themselves, nor does anyone desire to appear superior in front of others. If you act with ambitions that soar above others and stand out in a unique way, you may be disliked by others.

6. 三国时，刘备心怀大志，一心要平定天下，兴复汉室。

6. During the Three Kingdoms period, Liu Bei harbored great ambitions, determined to pacify the world and restore the Han dynasty.

7. 刘邦很不高兴，感到自己的能力被下属低估和鄙视，又觉得太韩信过骄狂，不禁心生恨意。

7. Liu Bang was very upset, feeling that his abilities were undervalued and disrespected by his subordinates, and also felt that Han Xin was too proud and arrogant, which inevitably led to a feeling of resentment.

8. 水的深广，山的高远，一上一下，一高一低，孔子正是用这种对比的方法，告诉我们一个为人处世的最高智慧：显仁藏智。有仁德的人，要像山一样伟岸、崇高、稳健，才能更好广播于天下。有智德的人，要像水一样深藏不露，波澜不惊，才能更好地积蓄成长的力量，像水一样活泼自在，潇潇洒洒。自古以来，中国有许多著名的画家都钟情于山水。因为他们深刻地领悟到了山和水蕴含的深刻哲理。山是独立无畏的，只要它存在，它就坚定的独立，不依附哀求别人，更不会为私利、为五斗米向别人折腰屈膝。山稳重，并且懂得自持，山在原则上固守节操，具备“知其不可而为之”的高尚情操。

8. The depth and breadth of water, the height and distance of mountains, up and down, high and low - Confucius used this method of contrast to tell us the highest wisdom in dealing with people: to show benevolence while concealing wisdom. A person with benevolence should be as majestic, noble, and steady as a mountain, in order to better spread benevolence throughout the world. A person with wisdom should be as deep and unobtrusive as water, calm and undisturbed, in order to better accumulate and grow in strength, to be as lively and free as water. Since ancient times, many famous Chinese painters have been fond of landscapes. This is because they have deeply understood the profound philosophy contained in mountains and water. Mountains are independent and fearless; as long as they exist, they stand firmly on their own, not depending on or begging others, nor would they bow and kowtow to others for personal gain or for a small sum of money. Mountains are stable, and they know how to maintain themselves. Mountains adhere to principles and uphold their principles, demonstrating the noble sentiment of "knowing that it is impossible and still doing it."

9. 富贵了不到老乡那里显摆一番，就像穿着锦绣衣服在黑夜里行走。别人看不到，还有什么意思呢。

9. If you become wealthy and don't show off to your hometown folks, it's like walking around in luxurious clothes at night. If others can't see it, what's the point?

10. 不懂藏锋的人，处处逞强，自以为是，难有好的结果。

10. Those who do not understand the concept of concealing their sharpness, always show off their strength and consider themselves to be superior, rarely have a good outcome.

11. 总结：我们赞美自然的山水，崇尚人性的仁智，就要把仁和智有机结合起来，做到动静结合，刚柔相济，既充满活力，又稳健大度，这样就能描绘出更加精彩的人生！

11. Summary: To praise the natural landscapes and admire the benevolence and wisdom of humanity, we must organically combine benevolence and wisdom, achieving a harmonious blend of action and inaction, and a balance of strength and gentleness. This way, we can lead a life full of vitality and stability, broad-mindedness, and thereby paint a more wonderful life!

12. 是非只为多开口，烦恼皆因强出头。沉默是金，谨言慎行，不说消极的话，不说伤人的话，不说不分场合不讲规矩的话，这样才能离祸得福，行稳致远。

12. The essence of right and wrong lies in too many words;烦恼 is caused by pushing oneself too prominently. Silence is gold; speak cautiously and act prudently. Do not speak negative words, do not speak hurtful words, do not speak out of place or disregard rules. Only in this way can one distance oneself from trouble and attain happiness, and move steadily towards the distant goal.

13. 智和仁是相辅相成的，缺一不可，就像山离不开水，水离不开山一样。我们应该深刻地领悟到，动静结合，刚柔相济，这是浓缩了的人生智慧。要像水一样深邃宽广，像山一样高瞻远瞩，智而懂得变通，仁而心境平和，这样才能在人生的道路上走得更好，走得更远。人生中会遇到各种的苦处，具有乐观豁达的智者和仁者的心态，就能正确面对，超越自我。

13. Wisdom and benevolence complement each other, neither of which can be absent, just as mountains cannot be separated from water, and water cannot be separated from mountains. We should deeply comprehend that the combination of activity and stillness, and the complementarity of strength and gentleness, is a condensed wisdom of life. We should be as profound and vast as water, and as far-sighted as mountains, wise and knowing how to adapt, benevolent and maintaining a peaceful mind. Only in this way can we walk better and further on the path of life. In life, one will encounter various hardships. With the optimistic and open-minded attitude of wise and benevolent individuals, one can face them correctly and transcend oneself.

14. 孔子的学生子贡问，为什么“仁者乐山”呢？，孔子说，山高大巍峨，山上草木茂密鸟兽群集，人们生产生活所用的东西山上都能产出，而且取之不尽，用之不竭。山产出了许多对人们有用的东西，可是山并不从人们那里索取任何的回报。四面八方的人来到山上，取其所用，山都慷慨给予，没有厚此薄彼，山还兴风雷做云雨，贯通天地，调和阴阳二气，降下甘霖惠泽万物，万物因此得以生长，人民因此得以温饱。这就是仁者之所以乐于见山的原因。

14. Confucius' student Zigong asked, "Why do the benevolent find joy in mountains?" Confucius replied, "Mountains are towering and majestic, with lush vegetation and a gathering of birds and beasts. They produce everything needed for human production and life, and their resources are endless and inexhaustible. The mountains provide numerous useful things for people, yet they do not demand any return from them. People from all directions come to the mountains to take what they need, and the mountains generously give without favoritism. The mountains also bring forth winds, thunder, and rain, connecting heaven and earth, balancing the yin and yang energies, and sending down sweet rain that benefits all things. This is why the benevolent find joy in seeing the mountains."

15. 一般的人说，“知者乐水”的意思是说聪明的人喜欢水，因为水性流动。“仁者乐山”是说仁慈的人喜欢山。这种解释是不对的。正确的解释是：知者的快乐，就像水一样，悠然安详，永远是活泼泼的。“仁者乐，山。”仁者之乐，像山一样，崇高、伟大、宁静。

15. People generally say that "the wise delight in water" means that intelligent people like water because of its fluid nature. "The benevolent delight in mountains" means that benevolent people like mountains. This interpretation is incorrect. The correct interpretation is: The joy of the wise, like water, is serene and tranquil, always lively and vibrant. "The joy of the benevolent is in the mountains." The joy of the benevolent, like mountains, is grand, majestic, and peaceful.

16. 《易经》说：“亢龙有悔。”

16. The I Ching says, "Regret over the dragon's arrogance."

17. 秦朝末年，项羽攻入关中，覆灭秦朝，称霸天下。分封诸侯后，他想回到故乡楚国，在那里建立都城。

17. At the end of the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu invaded the Guanzhong region, overthrew the Qin Dynasty, and became the ruler of the world. After dividing the territories and granting fiefs to the vassal states, he wanted to return to his hometown of Chu, where he intended to establish the capital.

18. “大象无形，大音希声，大智若愚，大辩若讷。”越是到处张扬的人，越浅薄。越是含而不露的人，越厉害。

18. "The great elephant has no form, the great sound has no voice, the great wisdom appears foolish, and the great eloquence appears stammering." The more someone boasts everywhere, the more shallow they are. The more someone keeps their thoughts hidden, the more formidable they are.

19. 《菜根谭》说：

19. "The Tao Te Ching says:"

20. 藏得住话的人，才不会因言而误，自取其祸。

20. A person who can keep their words hidden will not be mistaken by their words and bring misfortune upon themselves.

21. 锋芒太露，会让别人感到芒刺在背，砭骨生寒。也显得自己过于浮躁和张扬，缺乏沉稳的修养。

21. Showing off too much can make others feel as if they are being pricked by thorns on their backs, feeling a piercing coldness. It also appears that one is overly restless and flamboyant, lacking in the cultivation of composure.

22. 到荆州投靠刘表的时候，他酒后失言，说自己素有大志，若有一片领土做基业，天下碌碌之辈何足挂齿！结果刘表十分不悦，而刘表手下的蔡瑁直接对他动了杀机。

22. When he went to Jingzhou to seek refuge under Liu Biao, he spoke out of turn after drinking, saying that he had always had great ambitions, and if he had a piece of territory to build his foundation, what were all the mundane people in the world worth mentioning! As a result, Liu Biao was very displeased, and Cai Miao, under Liu Biao's command, even harbored a murder plot against him.

23. 一次，刘邦问他，自己的能力可以带多少兵马。韩信笃定回答，最多十万。刘邦再问，那你能带多少。韩信答，多多益善。

23. Once, Liu Bang asked him how many troops he could lead. Han Xin confidently replied, no more than a million. Liu Bang asked again, "Then how many can you lead?" Han Xin answered, "The more, the better."

24. 智者像水一样活泼而充满灵气，仁者像山一样稳健和大度，这就是儒家追求理想人生的至高境界。

24. The wise are as lively and spirited as water, and the benevolent are as stable and magnanimous as mountains. This is the highest ideal pursuit of the Confucian pursuit of an ideal life.

25. 《易经》说：“潜龙勿用。”

25. The I Ching says: "The潜伏的龙不宜使用."

26. 一位谋士进言说，关中沃野千里，山河险固，是帝王定都的最佳之地。

26. A strategist advised, "The fertile land of Guanzhong spans thousands of miles, with its mountains and rivers being strategically strong and secure, making it the best place for an emperor to establish his capital."

27. 而樊哙，不仅是战功赫赫的悍将，还是刘邦是连襟，他的妻子正是吕后的妹妹。

27. Fan Kui was not only a valiant general with numerous military achievements, but also a brother-in-law of Liu Bang, as his wife was the younger sister of Empress Lü.

28. 孔子的学生子贡又问，为什么智者乐于见水呢？孔子说，水拥有一切生命的物体而出乎于自然，就像人的美德一样。水流向低处，蜿蜒曲直，却有一定的方向，豪情正义，勇往直前，汹涌澎湃，没有止境。所以人们开掘堤坝使之流淌，它就会一泻千里，即使水跌入万丈深渊的山谷，它也毫不畏惧。水无所不达，万物出入于它而变得新鲜洁净，这不就是智者的品格吗？

28. Confucius' student Zigong asked again, "Why do wise people enjoy seeing water?" Confucius replied, "Water possesses all things of life naturally, just like human virtues. Water flows towards lower places, winding and turning, but it has a certain direction; it is brave and just, resolute and forward, surging and powerful, without end. Therefore, people dig canals to let it flow, and it will rush a thousand miles away, even if it falls into a valley ten thousand feet deep, it will not fear. Water reaches everywhere, and all things enter and exit through it, becoming fresh and clean, isn't this the character of the wise?"

29. 事以密成，言以泄败。

29. Things are accomplished through secrecy, and speech leads to failure.

30. 人生于世，太过张扬的人，往往不会有可持续性的成就。而真正厉害的人，不显山不露水，不动声色之间，就收获了想要的美好。

30. In this world, those who are overly flamboyant often do not achieve sustainable success. The truly formidable individuals, however, do not show off or make a big deal of it; in their calm demeanor, they quietly attain the beauty they desire.

31. “藏巧于拙，用晦而明，寓清于浊，以屈为伸。真涉世之一壶，藏身之三窟也。”

31. "Conceal cleverness in simplicity, use obscurity to achieve clarity, embody purity in the impure, and take弯曲 as stretching. It is truly a pot for the world's journey, and a place to hide oneself."

32. 保留自己重要的秘密，也是给自己留一个退路和底牌。

32. Keeping important secrets to oneself is also about leaving a way out and a last card in reserve.

33. 项羽不以为然，说：“富贵不归乡，如锦衣夜行。”

33. Xiang Yu did not agree, saying, "To be rich and famous and not return to one's hometown is like wearing fine brocade in the dead of night."

34. 你没能实现愿望，他们嘲笑你。你实现了，他们嫉妒你。你有实现的可能，他们设置障碍拦着你。

34. If you fail to fulfill your wishes, they mock you. If you do fulfill them, they are envious. If there's a chance for you to fulfill them, they set obstacles to block you.

35. 《寻访千利休》中写道：“利为尖锐刀剑之物，时刻训导自己不要太过锋芒毕露。”

35. "In the book 'In Search of Sen no Rikyu,' it is written: 'Ri is the sharpness of a sword, always reminding oneself not to be too sharp or exposed.'"

36. 意思是，将自己的聪明藏于笨拙之下，将自己的锋芒藏于收敛之下，将自己的清高藏于随和之下，将自己的冒进藏于退缩之下。

36. It means to hide one's cleverness under a facade of ignorance, to conceal one's sharpness under a demeanor of modesty, to mask one's pride under a demeanor of flexibility, and to disguise one's aggressiveness under a facade of withdrawal.