人而不愛,則不能仁;佞而不巧,則不能信。
One who is without love cannot have an intuitive grasp of others’ natures; one who has ability but is not skillful will not be able to win the confidence of others.
(句有舛誤)言善毋及身,言惡毋及人。
In speaking of good things, one should not use oneself as an example; in speaking of bad things one should not use others as an example.
上清而無欲,則下正而民樸。
When the one who rules is pure and empty of desire, those who serve him will be upright, and his people will be uncorrupted by artifice.
來事可追也,往事不可及。
Things yet to come may be dealt with; things that have gone by can no longer be affected.
無思慮之心則不達,無談說之辭則不樂。
A heart that takes no care will not attain its ends; words not put into speech will not be happy.
Principles of Behavior