【仁寿】子曰∶仁者静，静者寿。又曰∶仁者必得其寿。又曰∶民之于仁也，甚于水火。水火
吾见蹈而死者矣，未见蹈仁而死者也。
【仁友】子曰∶居是邦也，友其士之仁者。不仁而可与言，则何亡国败家之有？
【仁术】医业曰仁术，以其有活人之心也。
【善降百祥】书曰∶作善降之百祥，作不善降之百殃。《易》曰∶积善之家，必有余庆；积
不善之家，必有余殃。
【阴德不死】邴吉尽心匡卫宣帝之微时，无所不至。宣帝即位，众莫克知，吉亦不言。后帝
闻之，将封之。会吉病笃，上使人加敬于身，而受封太子太傅。夏侯胜曰∶此未死也。臣闻有阴
德者，必享其乐，以及子孙。今吉未获乐而病笃，不足虑也。后病果愈，封为博阳侯，终享其乐。
【仁者爱人兼能爱物】宋曹彬堂室倾坏，子弟请加修葺。公曰∶时方隆冬，墙壁瓦石之间百
虫所蛰，不可伤其生。其仁心爱物如此乎！凡一念之仁，百善所生。惟善以为宝，惟仁亲以为宝，
故君子乐与人为善。
【司马温公家训】积金以遗子孙，子孙未必能守；积书以遗子孙，子孙未必能读；不如积阴德
于冥冥之中，以为子孙长久之计。言行要留好样与儿孙，心术要不得罪于天地。
【仁兽】虎野狼存父子之仁，蜂蚁有君臣之义，虫盖有时而仁也。今人仁不如虎野狼，而虐如之；
义不如蜂蚁，而毒如之，是人亦有时而虫矣。然虫之人也，进也；人之虫也，退也。人之不如虫
也，哀夫！
【中道】彩色所以养目，亦所以病目；声音所以养耳，亦所以病耳；耳目之视听所以养心，
亦所以病心。中则养，过则病。
【道化】谭景升《化书》曰∶道之委也，虚化神，神化气，气化形，形生而万物所以塞也。
道之用也，形化气，气化神，神化虚，虚明而万物所以通也。是以古圣人穷通塞之端，得造化之
源。忘形以养气，忘气以养神，忘神以养虚，虚实相通是谓大同。故藏之为元精，用之为万灵，
舍之为太乙，放之为太清。是以坎离消长于一身，风云发泄于七窍。真气薰蒸而时无寒暑，其纯
阳流注而民无死生，是谓神化之道也。
【道蛰】物有善于蛰藏者，或可以御大寒，或可以去大饥，或可以万岁不死。以其心冥冥
兮无所知，神怡怡兮无所之；气熙熙兮无所为，万虑不能感，求全不可得。是大人体物知身，体
身知神，体神知真，是谓吉人之津。
【道虚】鬼之神可以御，龙之变可以役，蛇虺可以不能螫，戈矛可以不能击。惟无心者，火
不能烧，水不能溺，兵刃不能加，天命不能死，其故何？志于乐者，犹忘饥；志于忧者，犹忘痛；
志于虚无者，可以忘生死。
【仁寿】孔子说：有仁德的人心境宁静，心境宁静的人寿命长久。又说：有仁德的人必定能长寿。还说：百姓对于仁德的追求，比对水火的需求更为迫切。我看见有人因涉水蹈火而丧生，却从未见过有人因践行仁德而死。
【仁友】孔子说：居住在这个国家，就要与那些具有仁德的士人交朋友。如果一个人没有仁德却可以与他交谈，那么哪里还会有亡国败家的祸患呢？（意指若不与之言，则无此祸；或反语，强调不仁者不可交）
【善降百祥】《尚书》说：行善就会降下各种吉祥，行不善就会降下各种灾殃。《易经》说：积累善行的家庭，必定会有多余的福庆；积累恶行的家庭，必定会有多余的灾祸。
【阴德不死】邴吉在汉宣帝还是平民微贱之时，尽心竭力地辅佐保卫他，无微不至。汉宣帝即位后，众人无人知晓这段往事，邴吉也不宣扬。后来皇帝知道了这件事，准备封赏他。恰逢邴吉病重，皇上派人对他格外敬重关怀，并让他受封为太子太傅。夏侯胜说：这个人不会死。我听说有阴德的人，必定会享受其中的快乐，并延及子孙。现在邴吉还没享受到快乐却病重，不必担忧。后来他的病果然痊愈，被封为博阳侯，最终享尽了福乐。
【仁者爱人兼能爱物】宋代曹彬的厅堂屋舍倒塌损坏，子弟们请求加以修缮。曹公说：时值隆冬，墙壁瓦石之间有许多昆虫正在冬眠，不能伤害它们的生机。他的仁爱之心爱护万物到了这种地步！凡是产生一个仁念，就是百善的开端。只以善为珍宝，只以亲近仁德为珍宝，所以君子乐于与人共同行善。
【司马温公家训】堆积金银留给子孙，子孙未必能守住；堆积书籍留给子孙，子孙未必能阅读；不如在冥冥之中积累阴德，作为子孙长远的打算。言行要留下好榜样给儿孙，心术绝不能得罪天地。
【仁兽】老虎和野狼存有父子之间的仁爱，蜜蜂和蚂蚁有君臣之间的道义，昆虫大概也有偶尔表现出仁德的时候。现在人的仁德不如虎狼，却比它们更暴虐；人的道义不如蜂蚁，却比它们更毒辣，这样人有时也就沦为虫类了。然而，从虫进化为人，是进步；人堕落为虫，是退步。人竟然不如虫，真是可悲啊！
【中道】彩色用来养眼，但也可能伤眼；声音用来养耳，但也可能伤耳；耳目视听用来养心，但也可能伤神。适度则滋养，过度则致病。
【道化】谭景升在《化书》中说：道的演变过程，是从虚无化为神，神化为气，气化为形，形体产生后万物就闭塞不通了。道的作用过程，是从形化为气，气化为神，神化为虚，虚空光明则万物通畅无阻。因此古代的圣人探究通达与闭塞的端倪，掌握了造化的本源。忘却形体以涵养气，忘却气以涵养神，忘却神以涵养虚，虚实相通这就叫做大同。所以将道藏起来就是元精，运用它成为万灵，舍弃它就是太乙，放散它就是太清。因此坎离二卦在一身之中消长，风云之气从七窍发泄。真气薰蒸使得时节没有寒暑之分，纯阳之气流注使得民众没有生死之限，这就是神化的道理。
【道蛰】有些生物善于蛰伏隐藏，或许可以抵御大寒，或许可以消除大饥，或许可以活过万年而不死。因为它们的心神幽深暗昧似乎一无所知，精神安适自在似乎无所往；气息温和舒缓似乎无所作为，千万种思虑都不能干扰它，想要保全自身都做不到（指完全顺应自然）。这是大人（得道之人）体察万物从而认识自身，体察自身从而认识神，体察神从而认识真，这被称为吉祥之人的津梁。
【道虚】鬼神的神妙可以驾驭，龙的变化可以役使，蛇蝎不能螫咬，戈矛不能击刺。只有无心（无私欲、无执着）的人，火不能烧，水不能溺，兵器不能加害，天命不能使其死亡，这是什么原因呢？立志于快乐的人，还能忘记饥饿；立志于忧愁的人，还能忘记痛苦；立志于虚无的人，就可以忘记生死。
[Benevolence and Longevity] Confucius said: The benevolent person is tranquil, and the tranquil person lives long. It is also said: The benevolent person will surely attain longevity. Furthermore, it is stated: People's pursuit of benevolence is more urgent than their need for water and fire. I have seen people die by wading into water or stepping into fire, but I have never seen anyone die by practicing benevolence.
[The Benevolent Friend] Confucius said: When residing in a state, one should befriend the scholars who are benevolent. If one were to converse with someone lacking benevolence, how could there be any danger of national ruin or family destruction? (Implying that avoiding such conversation prevents disaster, or rhetorically emphasizing the incompatibility).
[The Art of Benevolence] The medical profession is called the "Art of Benevolence" because it possesses the heart/mind to save lives.
[Good Deeds Bring Hundred Blessings] The *Book of Documents* states: Doing good brings down a hundred blessings; doing evil brings down a hundred disasters. The *I Ching* (Book of Changes) states: A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have surplus happiness; a family that accumulates evil deeds will surely have surplus misfortune.
[Hidden Virtue Ensures Survival] Bing Ji devoted himself entirely to assisting and protecting Emperor Xuan of Han during his humble origins, leaving no detail unattended. After Emperor Xuan ascended the throne, few knew of this past, and Ji did not speak of it. Later, when the Emperor learned of it, he intended to confer a title upon him. Coincidentally, Ji fell severely ill. The Emperor sent envoys to show extra respect and care for Ji, allowing him to accept the appointment as Grand Tutor to the Heir Apparent. Xiahou Sheng said: "This man will not die." I have heard that those who possess hidden virtue will surely enjoy its fruits, extending to their descendants. Since Ji has not yet enjoyed these fruits but is critically ill, there is no cause for worry. Later, Ji indeed recovered, was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Boyang, and ultimately enjoyed all his happiness.
[The Benevolent Love Others and Also All Things] In the Song Dynasty, Cao Bin's hall and rooms collapsed and were damaged. His younger relatives requested repairs. Lord Cao said: "It is the height of winter; between walls and tiles, many insects are hibernating. We must not harm their lives." Such was his benevolent heart's love for all things! Every single thought of benevolence gives rise to a hundred good deeds. Only goodness is taken as treasure, only closeness to benevolence is taken as treasure; therefore, the gentleman delights in helping others do good.
[Family Instructions of Sima Guang] Accumulating gold and silver for descendants does not guarantee they can keep it; accumulating books for descendants does not guarantee they can read them. It is better to accumulate hidden virtue in the unseen realm as a long-term plan for descendants. One's words and deeds should leave a good example for children and grandchildren, and one's intentions and methods must never offend Heaven and Earth.
[Benevolent Beasts] Tigers and wild wolves exhibit the benevolence of father and son; bees and ants demonstrate the righteousness of ruler and minister. Insects, it seems, sometimes exhibit benevolence. Today, humans lack the benevolence of tigers and wolves yet act more tyrannically towards them; humans lack the righteousness of bees and ants yet act more venomously towards them. Thus, humans sometimes become like insects. However, an insect evolving into a human is progress; a human degrading into an insect is regression. That humans are inferior to insects is truly lamentable!
[The Mean Path] Colors nourish the eyes but can also damage them; sounds nourish the ears but can also damage them. Hearing and sight, which nourish the mind/heart, can also damage it. Moderation nourishes; excess causes disease.
[Transformation by the Dao] Tan Jingsheng, in his *Book of Transformation*, said: The unfolding of the Dao proceeds from Void transforming into Spirit, Spirit transforming into Qi, and Qi transforming into Form. Once Form is generated, the ten thousand things become obstructed. The function of the Dao proceeds from Form transforming into Qi, Qi transforming into Spirit, and Spirit transforming into Void. Void is bright and clear, so the ten thousand things become unobstructed. Therefore, ancient sages explored the beginnings of obstruction and unobstruction, grasping the source of creation. Forgetting form to nourish Qi, forgetting Qi to nourish Spirit, and forgetting Spirit to nourish Void—when Void and Reality interpenetrate, this is called Great Unity. Thus, stored within, it is Primordial Essence; utilized, it becomes the Ten Thousand Spirits; abandoned, it is the Supreme Unity; released, it is the Supreme Purity. Consequently, Kan and Li wax and wane within one body, and wind and clouds emanate through the seven orifices. True Qi steams and熏蒸s, rendering seasons free from extreme cold or heat; pure Yang flows through, rendering people free from death and life. This is called the Way of Divine Transformation.
[Daoist Hibernation] Some creatures excel at hibernating and hiding; perhaps they can withstand severe cold, perhaps eliminate severe hunger, or perhaps live for ten thousand years without dying. Their minds are obscure and seemingly know nothing; their spirits are serene and seem to go nowhere; their Qi is gentle and seemingly does nothing. Ten thousand thoughts cannot disturb them, and seeking perfection is impossible. This is how the Great Person comprehends all things to understand the self, understands the self to comprehend Spirit, and comprehends Spirit to grasp Truth. This is called the ford/pathway of the auspicious person.
[Daoist Emptiness] The spirit of ghosts can be commanded; the transformations of dragons can be employed; snakes and vipers cannot sting; spears and halberds cannot strike. Only those with an empty mind (free from selfish desire and attachment) cannot be burned by fire, drowned by water, harmed by weapons, or killed by destiny. What is the reason? Those dedicated to joy still forget hunger; those dedicated to sorrow still forget pain; those dedicated to Emptiness can forget life and death.