古训八则

Eight Ancient Teachings

东山 译

1。人无善志， 虽勇必伤。 --《淮南子•主术训》【註1】

If a man does not have good intentions, even though brave and powerful, he will meet setbacks and fall.

2。己所不欲勿施于人 -- 《论语·卫灵公》【註2】

Never impose on others whatever you don't like them to do to yourself.

3.  君子和而不同，小人同而不合。-- 《論語・子路篇》

The gentlemen are harmonious in mind, but not uniform in all opinions. The mean crowds flaunt uniformity in everything, but not conforming in mind.

4. 其身正，不令而行；其身不正，虽令不从。-- 《论语·子路篇》

When a ruler's conducts are proper, he will be obeyed without issuing orders. If his behaviors are not suitable, however, he may emit many commands, but they will not be complied with.

5。夫物之不齐，物之情也。 --《孟子·滕文公上》【註3】

Things in the world are all different with each other, that’s how they were created.

6。知、仁、勇，三者天下之达德也。-- 《礼记·中庸》

Wisdom, virtue, and courage, are the top three moralities under heaven.

7。知者不惑，仁者不忧，勇者不惧。--《论语·子罕第九》

The wise are free from perplexity, the virtuous free from angst, and the brave free from fear.

8。有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？--《论语·学而》

Isn’t it  a pleasure to meet friends coming from afar?

【註1】見《主者，国之心也》【註1】

【註2】見《匹夫不可夺志也》【註】

【註3】見《孟子語錄》【作者簡介】