禪林寶訓 3.39

3.39

When Shantang retired from Baizhang, he said to Han Zicang: “Those in ancient times who advanced had virtue and mandate; therefore they set forth only upon three requests, and retired upon a single resignation. Those today who advance rely only on influence and force. One who knows when to advance and retreat without losing what is upright may be called worthy and farsighted” (Jiwen).