1、士誌於道,而恥惡衣惡食者,未足與議也。
Scholars aspire to Tao, but those who disgrace evil clothes and food are not enough to discuss.
2、見善無不及,見不善如探湯。
Seeing good is better than seeing bad.
3、君子如欲化民成俗,其必由學乎!
If a gentleman wants to turn folklore into a custom, he must learn from it!
4、歲寒,然後知松柏之後雕也。
Only in cold winter does one know that the pine and the cypress are the last to shed their leaves.
5、其身正,不令而行;其身不正,雖令不從。
If he is in a right position, he will not act accordingly; if he is in a wrong position, he will not obey.
6、君子尊賢而容眾,嘉善而矜不能。
A gentleman is respectful and tolerant, but kind and reserved.
7、夫達也者,質直而好義。察言而觀色,慮以下人。
Fudaye, straight and righteous. Look at what you say and look at what you see. Consider the following people.
8、輕千乘之國,而重壹言之信。
A thousand times lighter than a thousand, but one word more.
9、有朋自遠方來,不亦樂乎?見利思義,見危授命。
It is such a delight to have friends coming from afar? See profit, see danger and give orders.
10、君子恥其言而過其行。
A gentleman is ashamed of his words and deeds.
11、學而不厭,誨人不倦。
Never be contented with your study; never be impatient with your teaching.
12、士而懷居,不足為士矣!
It is not enough for a scholar to live in his home.
13、飯疏食、飲水,曲肱而枕之,樂亦在其中矣。
Eating sparsely, drinking water, bending the brachium and pillow, music is also in it.
14、君子矜而不爭,群而不黨。
A gentleman is reserved but not contentious, but a group is not a party.
15、不義而富且貴,於我如浮雲。
Unrighteousness, wealth and wealth are like clouds to me.