慧者心辩而不繁说，多力而不伐功，此以名誉扬天下。

《墨子·修身》

A wise person discerns all in their mind but speaks lightly of them, puts a lot of effort but not for the credits, thus their name is exalted to the world.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

多力而伐功，虽劳必不图。

《墨子·修身》

One who has worked hard but seeks for credit will not attain anything even if they drudged.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

务言而缓行，虽辩必不听。

《墨子·修身》

One who talks a lot but takes actions slowly will not be listened to even if they speak well.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

言不信者行不果。

《墨子·修身》

One who does not keep their words cannot attain results from their actions.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

志不强者智不达。

《墨子·修身》

One who does not have a strong will cannot attain wisdom.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

出于口者，无以竭驯。

《墨子·修身》

What one should speak out of their mouth, is unlimited amount of kindness.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

动于身者，无以竭恭。

《墨子·修身》

What one should perform on anybody, is unlimited amount of respectfulness.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

藏于心者，无以竭爱。

《墨子·修身》

What one should uphold in their heart, is unlimited amount of love.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

生则见爱，死则见哀。

《墨子·修身》

For the living ones, love them. For the dead ones, mourn them.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

贫则见廉，富则见义。

《墨子·修身》

When in destitution, be honest. When in abundance, be just.

Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi