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If one has a true friend within the four seas, even the edge of the world feels like next door.
Plain meaningTrue friends remain close, however far apart they are.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
If two hearts are meant to last, why must they be together morning and evening?
Plain meaningTrue love can endure distance and time apart.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Do not worry that no true friend waits on the road ahead; who under heaven does not know you?
Plain meaningGo forward confidently—you will find people who recognize and value you.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
The noble person is harmonious without being identical; the petty person is identical without true harmony.
Plain meaningReal harmony allows disagreement; shallow agreement can hide deeper conflict.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
A bright moon rises over the sea; at the ends of the earth, we share this moment.
Plain meaningThough far apart, we are connected beneath the same moon.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
May we both live long; though a thousand miles apart, we share the beauty of the moon.
Plain meaningEven far apart, may we be safe and connected under the same moon.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
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