| TRANSFORMATIONS ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES When the hand of the ruler is light, the people do not contrive, but when the country is severely ruled, the people grow in cunning. The actions of the sage are sharp, but they are never cutting, they are pointed, though never piercing, they are straightforward, not contrived, and not without restraint, brilliant but not blinding. This is the action of the sage, because he is aware that where happiness exists, there is also misery and strife; that where honesty may be found, there is occasion for dishonesty, and that men may be beguiled. The sage knows that no-one can foretell just what the future holds. |
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