」僕子曰:「楊子智而不知命,故其知多疑。
The possibility that events may lead either to life or to death is what injures a person’s courage” Puzi9 said, “Yangzi is wise but does not understand destiny; thus, his wisdom is very open to question.” There is a saying that goes, “One who understands destiny will not be deceived.” Such was the case with Yan Ying.
」語曰:「知命者不惑,晏嬰是也。」
Kongzi Decides to Decline an Offer from Zhao Jianzi