First, thick accumulation and thin hair
Interpretation of the vernacular: Food should be prepared in case of emergency, and take less at a time to avoid waste.
Dynasty: Song Dynasty
Author: Su Shi
Source: Jia Shuo Ji and "Learn, Accumulate and Thin"
Observe extensively and then get the gist, save a lot and release a little slowly.
Second, take precautions.
Vernacular interpretation: repair the doors and windows of the house before it rains.
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Author: Zhu Bailu
Source: "Family Management Motto": "It is advisable to plan ahead; Digging a well is not thirsty. "
Repair the doors and windows of the house before it rains, and dig wells when you are not thirsty.
Third, prepare for the battle.
Interpretation of the vernacular: Set up a tight battle formation and wait for the enemy who wants to commit crimes.
Dynasty: Song Dynasty
Author: Sima Guang
Source: "Zi Tongzhi Han Jian Guangwu Jianwu for three years": "Chen Jia, the emperor is close to the six armies, prepare it." .
At dawn on the first day of the first month of the month, we lined up and waited for the enemy who wanted to commit crimes.
Fourth, be prepared for danger in times of peace.
Vernacular interpretation: in a comfortable environment, we should think of possible dangers.
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Author: anonymous
Source: "White Rabbit: Koufan": "The ancients said:' Being favored is humiliating, and being prepared for danger in times of peace. " "
As the ancients said, if you are in a high position, you should think of being in a comfortable environment and the possible dangers.
Five, cited but not sent
Vernacular explanation: draw a bow, take an arrow, don't shoot, make an urgent gesture, and let people learn and experience archery skills.
Dynasty: Spring and Autumn Period
Author: Mencius
Source: "Mencius wholeheartedly": "The gentleman cited but did not send; Also jump. "
A gentleman draws a bow and an arrow, but he is eager to try without shooting.