天作孽,犹可违;自作孽,不可逭。· If disasters come from Heaven,it is still possible to escape from them; when we occasion disasters ourselves,it is impossible for us to ward them off.
· If disasters come from nature,it is still possible for one to ward them off. If they are of one's own making,it is impossible for him to ward them off.
· If disasters come from nature,something can be done to counter them; but if they are of one's own making,one is done for.