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

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，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 he is right.

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

言不信者行不果。

《墨子·修身》

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

– Self-cultivation, Mozi. Mozi

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