1、富润屋，德润身，心广体胖。
1. Wealth enriches the house, virtue enriches the body, and a broad mind leads to a healthy physique.
　　译文：有钱的人房间装饰得很华丽，有仁德的人心里宽畅，身体自然也安舒了。
1. Wealthy people decorate their rooms luxuriously, while virtuous people have a broad mind, and their body naturally feels comfortable as well.

　　2、君子有大道，必忠信以得之，骄泰以失之。
2. A gentleman possesses the great way; he must gain it through loyalty and trustworthiness, and lose it through arrogance and complacency.
　　译文：君子有个大原则，就是必须用忠诚信义来争取民心，骄横奢侈就会失去民心。
1. 君子 - A gentleman 2. 有个 - has a 3. 大原则 - great principle 4. 就是 - is 5. 必须 - must 6. 用 - use 7. 忠诚 - loyalty 8. 信义 - trustworthiness 9. 来 - to 10. 争取 - win over 11. 民心 - the people’s hearts 12. 骄横 - arrogance 13. 奢侈 - extravagance 14. 就会 - will 15. 失去 - lose 16. 民心 - the people’s hearts

　　3、生财有大道，生之者众，食之者寡，为之者疾，用之者舒，则财恒足矣。
3. There is a great principle in making wealth: those who produce it are many, those who consume it are few, it is created quickly, and used slowly, then the wealth will always be sufficient.
　　译文：创造财富有个大原则：生产的人多，消费的人少，创造得迅速，使用得舒缓，这样国家财富就可以经常保持充足。
Translation: A great principle exists in creating wealth: many people produce it, few people consume it, it is created rapidly, and used leisurely, thus the wealth will always be adequate.

　　4、好人之所恶，恶人之所好，是谓拂人之性，菑必逮夫身。
4. To take pleasure in what is despised by the virtuous, and to despise what is cherished by the wicked, is to go against human nature; disaster will surely befall one’s own body.
　　译文：喜好人们所厌恶的，厌恶人们所喜好的，这就叫做违背人的本性，灾害必定会落到他的身上。
1. He who takes pleasure in what others detest and detests what others take pleasure in is going against human nature, and disaster will surely befall him.

　　5、君子有诸己而后求诸人，无诸已而后非诸人。所藏乎身不恕，而能喻诸人者，未之有也。
2. A gentleman demands things from himself first before seeking them from others, and refrains from imposing on others what he himself does not have. There has never been anyone who does not practice tolerance in himself yet can enlighten others.
　　译文：君子对于优点，要自己身上拥有以后再去要求别人；对于缺点，要自己身上没有以后再去批评别人。自己身上所拥有的不是恕道，却能够去教导别人的，是从来没有的。
1. A gentleman should possess virtues before demanding them from others; criticize others’ faults only after eliminating one’s own. 2. It has never been the case that someone can teach others without embodying the path of forgiveness in themselves.

　　6、所谓诚其意者，毋自欺也。如恶恶臭，如好好色，此之谓自谦。故君子必慎其独也。
6. The so-called sincerity of intention means not deceiving oneself. Just as one dislikes a bad smell or likes a beautiful color, this is called self-respect. Therefore, a gentleman must be cautious when alone.
　　译文；使意念真诚的意思是说，不要自己欺骗自己。要像厌恶腐臭的气味一样，要像喜爱美丽的女人一样，一切都发自内心。所以，品德高尚的人哪怕是在一个人独处的时候，也一定要谨慎。
1. To make one’s intentions sincere means not to deceive oneself. One should be as repulsed by the stench of decay as one is attracted to the beauty of a woman, with everything coming from the heart. Therefore, a person of high moral character must be cautious even when alone.

　　7、物有本末，事有终始。知所先后，则近道矣。
2. Everything has its root and branch, and every matter has its end and beginning. Knowing the order of things is to be close to the Way.
　　译文：世上的事物都有本末始终，明确它们的先后次序，那就接近事物发展的规律了。
Translation: All things in the world have their beginning and end, and by clarifying their order of sequence, one can approach the laws of development of things.

　　8、古之欲明明德于天下者，先治其国。欲治其国者，先齐其家；欲齐其家者，先修其身；欲修其身者，先正其心；欲正其心者，先诚其意；欲诚其意者；先致其知；致知在格物。
8. In ancient times, those who wanted to enlighten the world with their virtue first governed their country. Those who wanted to govern their country first regulated their family; those who wanted to regulate their family first cultivated their personal life; those who wanted to cultivate their personal life first rectified their mind; those who wanted to rectify their mind first sought sincerity in their thoughts; those who sought sincerity in their thoughts first acquired knowledge; acquiring knowledge lies in investigating things.
　　译文：古时候想要使天下人都发扬光明正大的德行，就先要治理好自己的国家；想要治理好自己的国家，就先要管理好自己的家庭；想要管理好自己的家庭，就先要修养自己的身心；想要修养自己的身心，就要先端正自己的心志；想要端正自己的心志，就先要证实自己的诚意；想要证实自己的诚意，就要丰富自己的知识；丰富知识就在于深入研究事物的原理。
1. In ancient times, if one wanted to promote the virtuous deeds of brightness and integrity among the people of the world, they must first govern their own country well. 2. If one wanted to govern their own country well, they must first manage their own family well. 3. If one wanted to manage their own family well, they must first cultivate their own body and mind. 4. If one wanted to cultivate their own body and mind, they must first correct their own heart and will. 5. If one wanted to correct their own heart and will, they must first manifest their own sincerity. 6. If one wanted to manifest their own sincerity, they must first enrich their own knowledge. 7. Enriching knowledge lies in delving into the principles of things.

　　9、汤之《盘铭》曰：“苟日新，日日新，又日新。”《康诰》曰：“作新民。”《诗》曰：“周虽旧邦，其命维新。”是故君子无所不用其极。
9. Tang’s “Pan Ming” says, “If renewed daily, renewed every day, and renewed again.” “Kang Gao” says, “Create new people.” “The Book of Songs” says, “Although Zhou is an old country, its mission is still new.” Therefore, a gentleman uses his utmost efforts in all things.
　　译文：商汤王刻在洗澡盆上的箴言说“如果能够一天新，就应保持天天新，新了还要更新。”《康诰》说：“激励人弃旧图新。”《诗经》说，“周朝虽然是旧的国家，但却禀受了新的天命。”所以，品德高尚的人无处不追求完善。
Translation:

《中庸》
Inscription by King Tang of Shang on a bathtub: “If you can be renewed for one day, you should maintain renewal every day, and continue to be updated after being renewed.” The Kang Gao says, “Encourage people to abandon the old and seek the new.” The Book of Songs says, “Although the Zhou Dynasty is an old country, it has received a new heavenly mandate.” Therefore, virtuous people pursue perfection everywhere.

　　1、天命之谓性，率性之谓道，修道之谓教。
The Doctrine of the Mean
　　译文：天赋予人的品德叫做“性”，遵循事物本性就叫做“道”，使人修养遵循道就叫做“教”。
1. The nature bestowed by Heaven is called “xing”; following the nature of things is called “dao”; cultivating and nurturing the “dao” is called “teaching.”

　　2、好问而好察迩言，隐恶而扬善，执其两端，用其中于民。
2. Be eager to ask questions and observe the surrounding words, hide evil and promote good, hold onto both ends, and use the middle for the people.
　　译文：喜欢向别人请教，而且喜欢体察人们浅近的话语；消除消极的东西，而宣扬人们的善行；善于把握事情的两个极端，采用恰当的做法施行于人民。
1. Likes to seek advice from others, and enjoys understanding people’s simple words; eliminate negativity, and promote people’s good deeds; be good at grasping the two extremes of things, and implement appropriate practices among the people.

　　3、博学之，审问之，慎思之，明辨之，笃行之。
2. Extensive learning, inquisitive questioning, careful thinking, clear discernment, and steadfast practice.
　　译文：广泛地学习知识，详细地询问事物发展的原因，慎重地加以思考，明确地辨别是非，踏实地去实践。
1. Extensively learn knowledge, inquire in detail about the reasons for the development of things, think prudently, and discern right from wrong clearly, practice with a down-to-earth attitude.

　　4、自诚明，谓之性；自明诚，谓之教。诚则明矣，明则诚矣。
2. Sincerity from clarity is called nature; clarity from sincerity is called teaching. Sincerity leads to clarity, and clarity leads to sincerity.
　　译文：由于诚恳而明白事理，这叫做天性；由于明白事理而做到诚恳，这是教育的结果。真诚就会明白事理，能够明白事理也就能够做到真诚了。
1. Sincerity and understanding are innate, while education leads to sincerity through understanding.

　　5、中也者，天下之大本也。和也者，天下之达道也。
2. Sincere people will understand the truth, and those who understand the truth will be sincere.
　　译文：“中”是天下的大本源，“和”是天下的普遍规律。
3. The principle of “the mean” is the foundation of the world, and harmony is the universal path.

　　6、天下国家可均也，爵禄可辞也，白刃可蹈也，中庸不可能也。
4. The principle of “the mean” is the foundation of the world, and harmony is the universal path.
　　译文：天下和国家是可以平定治理的，爵位和俸禄是可以推辞的，明晃晃的快刀是可以踩踏的，但中庸之道却是很难做到的。
5. The mean is the great foundation of the world, and harmony is the well-established path.

　　7、 君子遵道而行，半涂而废，吾弗能已矣。
7. The gentleman follows the path and stops halfway; I cannot stop him.
　　译文：君子依据中庸之道行事，有的人却半途而废，可是我却不能中途中止。
1. 君子 - A gentleman 2. 依据 - follows 3. 中庸之道 - the Doctrine of the Mean 4. 行事 - acts 5. 有的人 - some people 6. 却 - however 7. 半途而废 - give up halfway 8. 可是我 - but I 9. 不能 - cannot 10. 中途中止 - stop in the middle

　　8、上不怨天，下不尤人。故君子居易以俟命，小人行险以侥幸。
8. Do not complain about heaven above, nor blame others below. Therefore, the gentleman remains content with his simple life, awaiting his destiny, while the petty man takes risks, seeking luck through chance.
　　译文：对上不抱怨老天，对下不责怪别人。所以，君子处在安全的地位而等待天命，小人则冒险以期侥幸成功。
1. Complaining about fate to the heavens above, and blaming others below, thus the gentleman remains in a safe position and awaits destiny, while the petty man takes risks in hopes of a stroke of luck.

　　9、 好学近乎知，力行近乎仁，知耻近乎勇。
2. Diligence in learning is akin to knowledge, striving in action is akin to benevolence, and recognizing shame is akin to courage.
　　译文：好学不倦就接近明智了，努力行善就接近仁义了，懂得耻辱就接近勇敢了。
1. 好学不倦就接近明智了，努力行善就接近仁义了，懂得耻辱就接近勇敢了。

　　10、博学之，审问之，慎思之，明辨之，笃行之。
He who is eager to learn and never tires is close to wisdom; he who strives to do good is close to benevolence and righteousness; he who understands shame is close to courage.
　　译文：要广博地学习，要审慎地询问，要谨慎地思虑，要明晰地辨析，要笃实地履行。
2. 博学之，审问之，慎思之，明辨之，笃行之。

　　11、愚而好自用，贱而好自专。
Be extensive in learning, be meticulous in questioning, be cautious in thinking, be clear in discerning, and be steadfast in practice.
　　译文：愚蠢的人，喜欢凭主观意愿做事，自以为是；卑贱的人，喜欢独断专行。
3. 愚而好自用，贱而好自专。

《论语》
The foolish prefer to act on their own, the lowly prefer to be exclusive.

　　1、温故而知新，可以为师矣。
《论语》
　　译文：温习旧的知识，进而懂得新的知识，这样的人可以做老师了。
1. 温故而知新，可以为师矣。

　　2、学而时习之，不亦说乎?有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎?
Review the old and understand the new, and one can become a teacher.
　　译文：学习知识而又能经常去复习、练习，不也是很令人高兴的事么?有朋友远道而来，不也是令人快乐的事么?
2. 学而时习之，不亦说乎?有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎?

　　3、吾日三省吾身：为人谋而不忠乎?与朋友交而不信乎?传不习乎?
3. I reflect on myself three times a day: Have I been loyal and dedicated when helping others? Have I been honest and trustworthy in my interactions with friends? Have I diligently reviewed the knowledge imparted by my teachers?
　　译文：我每天多次地进行自我反省：为别人办事竭尽全力了吗?和朋友交往免诚实守信吗?老师传授知识，是否用心认真地复习?
Check: I daily review my actions: Was I wholehearted in assisting others? Was I honest and trustworthy with friends? Did I earnestly review the teachings of my teachers?

　　4、巧言令色，鲜矣仁！
4. Smooth talkers and flatterers are seldom truly virtuous!
　　译文：花言巧语、假装和善的脸色，这样的人很少有仁德的!
1. 花言巧语 - Sweet-talking 2. 假装和善的脸色 - Feigning a kind facial expression 3. 这样的人 - People like this 4. 很少有仁德的 - Seldom possess benevolence

　　5、君子务本，本立而道生。孝弟也者，其为仁之本与！
5. The gentleman focuses on the foundation, and once the foundation is established, the way arises.

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