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
心辩而不繁说，多力而不伐功
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多力而伐功
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多力而伐功，虽劳必不图。
《墨子·修身》
One who has worked hard but hungers for credit will not attain anything even if he drudged.
– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi
务言而缓行
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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
言不信
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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
志不强
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志不强者智不达。
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If one does not have a strong will, the wisdom cannot be achieved.
– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi
无以竭驯
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出于口者，无以竭驯。
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What should be spoken out of mouth, is unlimited amount of kindness.
– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi
无以竭恭
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动于身者，无以竭恭。
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What should be acted on the body, is unlimited amount of respectfulness.
– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi
无以竭爱
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藏于心者，无以竭爱。
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What should be upheld in the heart, is unlimited amount of love.
– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi
生则见爱，死则见哀
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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
贫则见廉，富则见义
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贫则见廉，富则见义。
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When in poverty, be uncorrupted. When in prosperity, be righteous.
– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi