經典雙語 涵養與五字訣

涵養

清 金纓 編述

經一番挫折，長一番見識。

容一番橫逆，增一番氣度。

省一分經營，多一分道義。

學一分退讓，討一分便宜。

增一分享用，減一分福澤。

加一分體貼，知一分物情。

Bearing

Edited by Jin Ying

every setback experienced means

another enhancement of knowledge。

Every adversity endured means

another emergence of greater magnanimity。

Every moment of calculation prevented means

another growth of one’s morality。

Every compromise made means

another advantage gained。

Every moment of indulgence spent means

another bit of blessing consumed。

Every act of consideration means

another progress in reasoning。

五字訣

拙字可以寡過，緩字可以免悔。

退字可以遠禍，苟字可以養福。

靜字可以益壽。

以寬和存心，以忍讓接物，

此為立身之道。

Secrets of the five words

“Slow-wittedness” lessens one’s chances of mistakes，

“Deliberation” exempts one from regrets，

“Concession” distances one from misfortune，

“Discipline” enhances one’s blessings，

“Tranquility” prolings one’ life。

Bear in mind the attitude of magnanimity， and be equipped with patience in dealing with matters。Such is the way to become well established。

富貴貧賤論

富以能施為德，貧以無求為德，

貴以下人為德，賤以忘勢為德。

A theory onwealth and poverty

The virtue of the wealth comes from

the ability to give

The virture of the poor comes from the frredom from desire，

The virture of the nobility comes from humbly leading others。

The virture of the lower class comes from not being attached to status。