翻译:君子与朋友一起探讨学问。
圣人成事,依靠的是自身的“埶”,而非向外苛求细察外物。“埶”是专注于自身、由自己掌控的;“察”是分散精力、向外追逐外物细节的。
"The novel is the most democratic of art forms."
Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning.