"On the subtlety of things"

Between heaven and earth, all things have their subtlety. To desire the subtlety of things, you need to observe them with your heart and study them with reason.

The subtlety of things, either in the form or hidden in the quality. The beauty of the form is easy for everyone to see, but the essence of the nature cannot be obtained without deep thinking. There are things here, the appearance is simple, but the inner quality is extraordinary. This so-called clumsy is also the case.

If you want to obtain the subtlety of things, you must first understand its nature. Those who are sexual are the fundamentals of things. Knowing its nature, you can use it along the way. If you take water as an example, water is soft in nature, but it can be worn when it encounters stones, so it can be persevered. Therefore, those who make good use of things must first know their properties, and then make the best use of them.

Furthermore, to seek the subtlety of things, we should focus on the subtlety. The ancients said: "The great things in the world must be done in the subtlety." The subtlety of things always exists in the slightest. If you don't notice the subtlety, how can you see the subtlety? For example, the craftsman's utensil, between a tenon and a mortise, you can see the ingenuity, so it becomes a delicate utensil.

And the subtlety of things is not only found in natural things, but also in man-made examples.

In general, to seek the subtlety of things, one needs to be attentive, rational, observant, and skillful. In this way, one can obtain exquisite things, which can be used for the world and add brilliance to life.