Yuānjiā yí jiě, bùyí jié.*

冤家宜解不宜結。

Lit [The knot of] enmity [should be] untied, not tightened.

Fig It is always better to resolve one's differences with someone than to make an enemy.

Note [Cf. Xǐngshì Héngyán, chap. 20; WM, chap. 33; Gǔ-Jīn Xiǎoshuō, chap. 38; Mao Dun's “Zǐyè” (Midnight).]

Topics DIFFERENCES ENEMIES Gǔ-Jīn Xiǎoshuō HATRED Mao Dun Midnight RESOLUTIONS Xǐngshì Héngyán Zǐyè