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Modern interpretation

The best protection is not to underestimate the strength of people who can carry a task through. For example, dismissing a capable coworker can leave you unprepared when that person takes decisive action.

Modern interpretation

Treat capable and respected people with care, because disregarding them can bring lasting trouble. For example, insulting a trusted mentor may close doors that an apology cannot easily reopen.

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If someone wants ruin, they can ignore good advice and offend people who have the power to strike back. For example, a manager who breaks every rule and humiliates a capable team invites a serious downfall.

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A weak person harming a strong one is like calling destruction to come by waving it closer. For example, posting a reckless accusation against a powerful organization can create consequences the poster cannot handle.

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Those who anger a cruel and powerful ruler may find no safe place, wherever they go. For example, a worker under an abusive authority may need careful protection before leaving for another place.

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A person may survive being burned by fire, but grave disrespect toward someone with great power may leave no safe escape. For example, do not casually provoke a powerful authority when a serious dispute can be resolved lawfully.

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Wealth, comfort, and strong institutions mean little if honorable and capable people turn against you. For example, a wealthy leader can still lose everything after betraying the people who made the work possible.

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Even people who seem firmly established can fall, along with their households or organizations, when powerful and respected people resolve to oppose them. For example, a corrupt company may collapse after its strongest partners unite against it.

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When people committed to high principles rise against injustice, even a ruler can lose power and fall. For example, a government that ignores peaceful calls for fairness may lose public trust and authority.

Modern interpretation

Even with many resources and powerful allies, no one is safe from the anger of noble people whose integrity is great. For example, a well-connected official can still face ruin after seriously betraying a trusted community.