禪林寶訓 2.21

2.21

靈源聞覺範貶竄嶺海嘆曰。蘭植中塗。必無經時之翠。桂生幽壑。終抱彌年之丹。古今才智喪身讒謗罹禍者多。求其與世浮沈能保其身者少。故聖人言。當世聰明深察而近於死者。好議人者也。博辯宏大而危其身者。好發人之惡也。在覺範有之矣（章江集）。

When Lingyuan heard that Juefan had been banished to the southern sea regions, he sighed and said: 'An orchid planted in the middle of a path can never retain its verdure through the seasons; a cassia tree growing in a secluded ravine will preserve its red blossoms throughout the year. Throughout past and present, those of talent and wisdom who lost their lives to slander and met with disaster are many; those who could drift with the world and preserve themselves are few. Therefore the sage said: "In the present age, those of keen intelligence and deep perception who come close to death are those fond of criticizing others; those of broad eloquence and greatness who imperil themselves are those fond of exposing others' faults." This is truly the case with Juefan.' (*Zhangjiang ji*).