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心辩而不繁说,多力而不伐功

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Posted on 16 July 2011 by Guo Lin
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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 man discerns all in his mind but speaks lightly of them, puts a lot of effort but not for the credits, thus his name is exalted to the world.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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多力而伐功

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Posted on 14 July 2011 by Guo Lin
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多力而伐功,虽劳必不图。

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

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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务言而缓行

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Posted on 13 July 2011 by Guo Lin
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务言而缓行,虽辩必不听。

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One who talks a lot but takes actions slowly will not be listened to even if he is right.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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言不信

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Posted on 11 July 2011 by Guo Lin
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言不信者行不果。

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If one does not keep his words, his action will not be effective.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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志不强

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Posted on 9 July 2011 by Guo Lin
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志不强者智不达。

《墨子·修身》

If one does not have a strong will, the wisdom cannot be achieved.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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无以竭驯

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Posted on 12 June 2011 by Guo Lin
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出于口者,无以竭驯。

《墨子·修身》

What should be spoken out of mouth, is unlimited amount of kindness.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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无以竭恭

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Posted on 11 June 2011 by Guo Lin
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动于身者,无以竭恭。

《墨子·修身》

What should be acted on the body, is unlimited amount of respectfulness.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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无以竭爱

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Posted on 10 June 2011 by Guo Lin
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藏于心者,无以竭爱。

《墨子·修身》

What should be upheld in the heart, is unlimited amount of love.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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生则见爱,死则见哀

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Posted on 10 June 2011 by Guo Lin
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生则见爱,死则见哀。

《墨子·修身》

Love the living and mourn the dead.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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贫则见廉,富则见义

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Posted on 7 June 2011 by Guo Lin
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贫则见廉,富则见义。

《墨子·修身》

When in poverty, be uncorrupted. When in prosperity, be righteous.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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