English Original
A wine merchant in the state of Song had excellent wine, fair prices, and a kind demeanor. Yet, very few customers visited his shop.
Over time, his unsold wine turned sour. Worried, the merchant sought advice from a respected elder named Yang Qian.
Yang Qian told him, "Your dog is too fierce. People are afraid of being bitten, so they dare not come to buy your wine. That is why your wine remains unsold and turns sour."
中文翻译
宋国有一位酒商，他的酒品质上乘，价格公道，待人也十分和善。然而，他的酒铺却鲜有顾客光顾。
时间一长，卖不出去的酒都变质发酸了。酒商为此十分发愁，便去请教一位名叫杨倩的长者。
杨倩告诉他：“你养的狗太凶了。人们害怕被狗咬伤，所以不敢来买酒。这就是你的酒卖不出去而变酸的原因。”