Zhuge Oracle Lesson 241

Oracle Text

One thought, and you go up to heaven;
one thought, and you fall into hell;
hell and heaven
divide your honor from your shame;
set your own thoughts to be true,
and do not drudge along with the crowd.

Interpretation

Glory or disgrace turns on a single thought. To echo whatever others say and live a muddled life—what a waste that would be.