1. 工欲善其事，必先利其器。 译文：要做好工作，先要使工具锋利。比喻要做好一件事，准备工作非常重要。

1. If you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools. Translation: To do a good job, one must first make sure the tools are sharp. This is a metaphor for the importance of preparation before embarking on a task.

2. 朝闻道，夕死可矣。 译文：早上悟得真理，就是当晚死去也没有什么遗憾了！

2. "To hear the Way in the morning, one may die at night without regret." Translation: To gain insight into the truth in the morning, even if one were to die that very evening, there would be no regrets!

3. 不患寡而患不均，不患贫而患不安。 译文：不必担心财富不多，只需担心财富不均；不必担心人民太少，只需担心不安定。

3. Do not worry about being poor, but about inequality; do not worry about a small population, but about instability. Translation: Do not worry about having insufficient wealth, but about the uneven distribution of wealth; do not worry about a small population, but about the lack of stability.

4. 日知其所亡，月无忘其所能，可谓好学也已矣。 译文：每天能学到一些自己没有的知识，每月不忘自己已掌握的知识，这样就可以说是好学的了。

4. To know daily what one lacks, and to not forget what one has learned monthly, this can be considered as being a good learner. Translation: To be able to learn something new every day that one didn't know before, and to not forget the knowledge one has acquired each month, this can be said to be a sign of being a good learner.

5. 士不可以不弘毅，任重而道远。 译文：士不可不志向远大，意志坚强，因为他肩负重任，路途遥远。

5. A gentleman cannot be without magnanimity and perseverance, as he bears heavy responsibilities and the path is long. Translation: A gentleman must have great ambitions and strong willpower, for he carries great responsibilities and the journey is long.

6. 见贤思齐焉，见不贤而内自省也。 译文：见到贤能的人就要（努力向他）看齐，见到不贤能的人就要（以他为反面教材）做自省。

6. When one sees a virtuous person, strive to emulate them; when one sees an unvirtuous person, use it as a mirror for self-reflection. Translation: When you see a virtuous person, try to equal them; when you see an unworthy person, use it as a negative example for self-examination.

7. 既来之，则安之。 译文：原意是既然把他们招抚来，就要把他们安顿下来。后指既然来了，就要在这里安下必来。

7. Since they have come, they should settle down. Translation: The original meaning is that since they have been recruited, they should be settled. Later, it refers to the idea that since they have come, they should make themselves at home here.

8. 众人重利，廉士重名，贤人尚志，圣人贵精。 译文：多数人看重利，廉洁之士注重名声，贤人君子崇尚志向，圣人看重精神。

8. The masses value profit, the upright value reputation, the wise value aspiration, and the sages value the essence. Translation: Most people value profit, honest and upright people value reputation, wise and noble individuals value aspiration, and sages value the essence.

9. 悲乐者，德之邪；喜怒者，道之过；好恶者，心之失。 译文：悲痛与欢乐，会使德性流于邪僻；不忘喜怒，会以道为过错；陷入好恶，会丧失道德。

9. Sorrow and joy are deviations of virtue; forgetfulness of joy and anger is an excess of the Tao; attachment to likes and dislikes is a loss of moral integrity. Translation: Sorrow and joy can lead virtue to deviate into the perverse; the forgetfulness of joy and anger can make one consider the Tao as a mistake; and becoming fixated on likes and dislikes can lead to the loss of moral integrity.

10. 知之者不如好之者，好之者不如乐之者。 译文：（对任何事业来说），知道它的人，不如爱好它的人；爱好它的人，不如以实行它为快乐的人。

10. He who knows it is not as good as he who loves it, and he who loves it is not as good as he who takes joy in it. Translation: (For any endeavor), those who know it are not as good as those who have a passion for it; and those who have a passion for it are not as good as those who take joy in practicing it.

11. 与朋友交，言而有信。 译文：和朋友交往，说话诚实能讲信用。

11. In dealing with friends, be truthful and keep your word. Translation: When interacting with friends, be honest in your speech and uphold your promises.

12. 发愤忘食，乐以忘忧，不知老之将至。 译文：发愤时，竟忘记了吃饭；快乐时，便忘记忧愁。简直连衰老就会到来也不知道。

12. To be so determined that one forgets to eat; to be so joyful that one forgets one's worries; not even aware that old age is approaching. Translation: When determined, one forgets to eat; when happy, one forgets one's worries. One is even unaware that old age is approaching.

13. 后生可畏，焉知来者之不如今也。 译文：年轻人是值得敬服的，怎么知道将来的人们不如现在的人呢？

13. The young are formidable; how can one know that those to come will not be as good as those now? Translation: The youth are worthy of respect; how can one know that the people of the future will not be as good as those of today?

14. 四海之内皆兄弟。 译文：（君子只要认真谨慎，没有过失，对人恭敬而有礼貌）天下的人都是兄弟。

14. All under heaven are brothers. Translation: (A gentleman, as long as he is serious and cautious, has no faults, and treats others with respect and politeness) all people in the world are brothers.

15. 子在川上曰：逝者如斯夫！不舍昼夜！ 译文：孔子在河边说：时间就像这流水一样，不分日夜的流淌。

15. Confucius said by the river: "The passing of time is like this flowing water! It does not cease day or night!" Translation: Confucius said by the river: "Time flows like this river, ceaselessly, without distinction between day and night."

16. 君子成人之美，不成人之恶。小人反是。 译文：君子成全别人的好事，不帮别人做成坏事。小人与此相反。

16. A gentleman perfects others' good qualities, not their evil ones. A small person behaves exactly the opposite.

17. 志士仁人，无求生以害仁，有杀身以成仁。 译文：那些有志向、有仁德的人，没有为了谋求生存而损害仁德的，只有献出自己的生命来成就仁德的。

17. The virtuous and the benevolent do not seek to harm benevolence for the sake of survival; they are willing to sacrifice their lives to fulfill benevolence. Translation: Those who are aspirational and benevolent do not seek survival at the expense of benevolence; they are ready to give up their lives to achieve benevolence.

18. 有颜回者好学，不迁怒，不贰过。 译文：颜回这个人很好学。为人不迁怒他人，不重复犯（同样的）错。

18. Yu Hui is fond of learning, does not attribute anger to others, and does not repeat the same mistakes. Translation: Yu Hui is a person who is very eager to learn. He does not direct his anger towards others and does not make the same mistakes repeatedly.

19. 人谁无过？过而能改，善莫大焉。 译文：哪个人没有犯过错误呢，犯了错误能够改正，没有什么善事能比这个更大的的了。

19. Who among us has not made mistakes? To be able to correct one's mistakes is the greatest virtue. Translation: Who does not make mistakes? To be able to correct one's mistakes is the greatest good.

20. 言必信，行必果。 译文：说话一定守信用，行动一定坚决果断。

20. One must always be true to their word and resolute in their actions. Translation: One must always be faithful in one's speech and decisive in one's actions.

21. 君子泰而不骄，小人骄而不泰。 译文：君子坦荡而不骄狂，小人骄狂而不坦荡。

21. A gentleman is magnanimous and not proud, while a small person is proud and not magnanimous. Translation: A gentleman is open and not proud, while a mean person is proud and not open.

22. 人皆知有用之用，而莫知无用之用也。 译文：人们都知道有用的用处，但不懂得无用的更大用处。

22. All men know the use of the useful, but few know the use of the useless. Translation: People all know the uses of the useful, but few understand the greater uses of the useless.

23. 己所不欲，勿施于人。 译文：自己不愿意的，不要加给别人。

23. "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you." Translation: Do not impose on others what you would not wish to be imposed upon yourself.

24. 君子和而不同，小人同而不和。 译文：君子讲求和谐而不同流合污，小人只求完全一致，而不讲求协调。

24. A gentleman seeks harmony without uniformity, while a small man seeks uniformity without harmony. Translation: A gentleman values harmony but does not seek to blend in with the corrupt, whereas a small man merely strives for complete uniformity without considering harmony.

25. 不患人之不己知，患其不能也。 译文：不忧虑别人不知道自己（的长处、好处），只忧虑自己无能。

25. It is not a worry that others do not know me, but that I am incompetent. Translation: I am not concerned that others do not know about my strengths or good qualities, but rather that I lack the ability.

26. 君子喻于义，小人喻于利。 译文：君子懂得义，小人懂得利。

26. A gentleman understands righteousness, while a small person understands profit. Translation: A gentleman understands righteousness, while a small person understands profit.

27. 敏而好学，不耻下问。 译文：做事勤敏，又好学，不以问及下于他的人为耻。

27. Quick to learn and eager to ask questions, not ashamed to seek knowledge from those below him. Translation: Diligent and quick in learning, and not ashamed to ask questions from those who are less knowledgeable than himself.

28. 温故而知新，可以为师矣。 译文：复习旧的知识，能够从中有新的体会或发现。这样，就可以做老师了。

28. Reviewing the old to know the new, one can become a teacher. Translation: By reviewing old knowledge, one can gain new insights or discoveries. In this way, one can become a teacher.

29. 君子欲衲于言，而敏于行。 译文：君子要少说虚话，多干实事。

29. The gentleman desires to be sparing in words and quick in action. Translation: A gentleman should speak less in vain and be more diligent in deeds.

30. 欲速则不达，见小利则大事不成。 译文：不要求快，不要贪求小利。求快反而达不到目的，贪求小利就做不成大事。

30. The more one hurries, the farther one goes astray; the more one seeks small gains, the less one achieves great things. Translation: Do not seek haste, and do not be greedy for small gains. Seeking haste will only hinder one's goals, and being greedy for small gains will prevent one from accomplishing great things.

31. 君子求诸己，小人求诸人。 译文：君子严格要求自己，而小人则千方百计要求、苛求别人。

31. A gentleman seeks from himself, while a small man seeks from others. Translation: A gentleman is strict with himself, while a small man seeks and demands excessively from others.

32. 三军可夺帅也，匹夫不可夺志也。 译文：军队可以被夺去主帅，男子汉却不可被夺去志气。

32. The leader of an army can be taken away, but a common man's determination cannot be taken away. Translation: The leader of an army can be deposed, but a man of courage cannot have his resolve taken from him.

33. 不在其位，不谋其政。 译文：不在那个职位上，就不要过问那个方面的政事。

33. Not in the position, do not meddle in the affairs of that position. Translation: If you are not in that position, do not interfere with the political matters of that position.

34. 知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。 译文：（我教导你的知识）知道的就是知道，不知道的就是不知道，这种态度才是明智的。

34. To know is to know, to not know is to not know; this is true wisdom. Translation: (What I teach you) Knowing is knowing, not knowing is not knowing; such an attitude is wise.

35. 己所不欲，勿施于人。 译文：自己不想做的事情，也不要强加给别人。

35. 己所不欲，勿施于人. Translation: Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself.

36. 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。 译文：学习而不思考，人会被知识的表象所蒙蔽；思考而不学习，则会因为疑惑而更加危险。

36. If one studies but does not think, one will be confused; if one thinks but does not study, one will be in danger. Translation: If one learns without thinking, one will be deceived by the surface appearance of knowledge; if one thinks without learning, one will be in greater danger due to doubts.

37. 小知不及大知，小年不及大年。 译文：知识少的不了解知识多的，年寿短的，不了解年寿长的。

37. Little knowledge does not comprehend great knowledge, and short years do not comprehend long years. Translation: Those with less knowledge do not understand those with more knowledge, and those with shorter lifespans do not understand those with longer ones.

38. 当仁，不让于师。 译文：原指以仁为任，无所谦让。后指遇到应该做的事就积极主动去做，不推让。

38. In matters of righteousness, one does not defer to the teacher. Translation: Originally, it refers to taking righteousness as one's responsibility without any hesitation or modesty. Later, it means to take the initiative in doing what should be done, without shying away or giving in.

39. 仰之弥高，钻之弥坚。 译文：抬头仰望，越望越觉得高；努力去钻研，越钻研越觉得艰深。

39. The higher one looks up, the taller it seems; the more one delves into it, the deeper it appears. Translation: The higher one looks up, the more one realizes how high it is; the more one tries to study and explore, the more difficult it seems.

40. 小不忍则乱大谋。 译文：小事上不能忍耐，就会坏了大事。

40. If one cannot endure small matters, it will disrupt the great plan. Translation: If one cannot endure small things, it will spoil the big plan.

41. 往者不可谏，来者犹可追。 译文：过去的已经无可挽回，未来的还来得及改正。

41. The past cannot be corrected, but the future is still within reach for amendment. Translation: The past has already been irretrievable, but the future still has time for correction.

42. 主忠信。毋友不如己者，过则勿惮改。 译文：切要以忠信为本，不要结交不如自己的朋友，有错误不要怕改正。

42. Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not associate with anyone who is not as good as oneself, and do not fear to correct one's mistakes. Translation: Always take loyalty and trustworthiness as the foundation, do not make friends with anyone who is not as good as oneself, and do not be afraid to correct one's mistakes.

43. 人无远虑，必有近忧。 译文：人没有对将来的考虑，必定会有近在眼前的忧患。

43. If a person does not plan for the distant future, they will inevitably face immediate troubles. Translation: If a person does not consider the future, they must have immediate worries.

44. 岁寒，然后知松柏之后凋也。 译文：到了一年最寒冷的时节，才知道松柏树是最后凋谢的。

44. It is only during the coldest season of the year that one realizes that pine and cypress trees are the last to wither. Translation: It is only during the coldest season of the year that one knows that pine and cypress trees are the last to wither.

45. 相与于无相与，相为于无相为。译文相互结交在不结交之中，相互有为于无为之中。交友要达到相交出于无心，相助出于无为。这才是莫逆之交。

45. To associate with the non-existent is to truly associate, to act for the non-existent is to truly act. It is about making connections in the midst of non-connection, and acting in the midst of non-action. Friendship should aim for connections that arise from non-intentionality and help that comes from non-action. This is what is known as the most intimate of friendships.

46. 仕而优则学，学而优则仕。 译文：做官要做得好，就应该学习；学习好了才可以做官。

46. If one excels in serving as an official, one should pursue learning; and if one excels in learning, one can become an official. Translation: To excel in the role of an official, one should engage in learning; and only after mastering learning can one serve as an official.

47. 过也，人皆见之；及其更也，人皆仰之。 译文：子贡说：过错，人们都看得见；等到他改正了，人们都会仰望他。

47. "When a person makes a mistake, everyone can see it; but once they correct it, everyone looks up to them." - Zigong said: "When a person commits a mistake, everyone can see it; and when they rectify it, everyone admires them."

48. 知者不惑，仁者不忧，勇者不惧。 译文：聪明人不会迷惑，有仁德的人不会忧愁，勇敢的人不会畏惧。

48. The wise are not perplexed, the benevolent are not anxious, and the brave are not afraid. Translation: The wise are not confused, the benevolent are not worried, and the brave are not fearful.

49. 知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。 译文：知道的就说知道，不知道就承认不知道，这才是真正的明智。

49. To know is to know, to not know is to not know; this is true wisdom. Translation: To acknowledge what one knows is knowing, to admit what one does not know is not knowing; this is the essence of true wisdom.

50. 言必信，行必果。 译文：说话一定要讲信用，做事一定要果断。

50. 言必信，行必果. Translation: One must always speak with integrity and act decisively.

51. 见贤思齐焉，见不贤而内自省也。 译文：看到贤人，就应该想到要向他看齐；看到不贤的人，就应该自我反省。

51. "When one sees a virtuous person, one should think of emulating them; when one sees an unvirtuous person, one should reflect upon oneself." Translation: Seeing a virtuous person, one should strive to be like him or her; seeing an unvirtuous person, one should engage in self-reflection.

52. 一尺之捶，日取其半，万世不竭。 译文：一尺长的鞭杖，每天截取一半，永远也截不完。物质可无限分割。

52. A rod one chi long, if you cut off half each day, it will never be exhausted for ten thousand generations. Translation: A rod that is one chi in length, if you cut off half of it every day, it will never be exhausted. Matter can be infinitely divided.

53. 名也者，相轧也；知也者，争之器。二者凶器，非所以尽行也。 译文：名是相互倾轧的原因；智是相互斗争的手段。两者是凶器，是不可以尽行的。

53. A name is the cause of mutual contention; knowledge is the instrument of dispute. Both are instruments of mischief, not to be used to the fullest extent.

54. 君子合而不同，小人同而不合。 译文：君子讲求和谐而不盲从附和；小人，同流合污而不能和谐。

54. A gentleman seeks harmony without blind conformity, while a small man conforms without harmony. Translation: A gentleman values harmony but does not follow blindly; a small man, though conforming, cannot achieve harmony.

55. 不患人之不己知，患不知人也。 译文：不担心人们不知道自己，只担心自己不知道别人。

55. Do not worry that people do not know you, but worry that you do not know others. Translation: Do not worry about others not knowing you, but worry about not knowing others.

56. 形若槁骸，心若死灰，真其实知，不以故自持。 译文：形体如同枯骨，心如同死灰，真正纯实之知，不坚持故见。

56. The form is like withered bones, the heart like dead ashes; the true and genuine knowledge does not adhere to established views. Translation: The body appears as withered bones, the heart as dead ashes; the truly pure and real knowledge does not cling to preconceived notions.

57. 知者不惑，仁者不忧，勇者不惧。 译文：有知识不会疑惑有仁义不会担忧有勇气不会恐惧。

57. The wise are not confused, the benevolent are not anxious, and the brave are not afraid. Translation: The wise are not bewildered, the benevolent are not worried, and the brave are not fearful.

58. 君子务本，本立而道生。 译文：君子专心致力于根本的事务，根本建立了方法也就有了。

58. A gentleman focuses on the essentials; once the essentials are established, the way naturally emerges. Translation: A gentleman concentrates on fundamental matters; once the fundamentals are in place, the method also comes into being.

59. 朽木不可雕也，粪土之墙不可圬也。 译文：真像是腐朽的木头不能再雕刻什么了，粪土的墙壁不能再粉刷了。

59. The decayed wood cannot be carved anymore, and the wall made of dung cannot be whitewashed anymore. Translation: It's truly like the decayed wood can no longer be carved into anything, and the wall made of dung can no longer be whitewashed.

60. 夫哀莫大于心死，而人死亦次之。 译文：最大的悲哀莫过于心如死灰，精神毁灭，而人的身体的死亡还是次要的。人是要有点精神的。

60. The greatest sorrow is when the heart is as dead as ashes, and the destruction of the spirit comes next. The death of the body is secondary. A person needs to have some spirit.

61. 道不同，不相为谋。 译文：主张不同，不能互相商量谋划。

61. The ways are different, they cannot plan together. Translation: With different ideas, they cannot plan together.

62. 慎终，追远，民德归厚矣。 译文：（曾子说）要慎重地办理好丧事，虔诚地追祭祖先，（这样做了）人民地道德就会归复忠厚老实。

62. To be solemn in the final rites and reverent in honoring one's ancestors, and the people's moral character will return to being sincere and honest. (This is what Zengzi said.)

63. 君子坦荡荡，小人长戚戚。 译文：君子心胸平坦宽广，小人局促，经常忧愁。

63. A gentleman is open and magnanimous, while a small-minded person is often constrained and worried. Translation: A gentleman has an open and broad-minded heart, while a small-minded person is often constrained and anxious.

64. 敏而好学，不耻下问。 译文：聪明，爱好学习，向下面的人请教而不以为耻。分。

64. Being intelligent and fond of learning, not ashamed to ask from those below. Translation: Intelligent and eager to learn, not ashamed to seek advice from those who are less knowledgeable. Score: 1 point.

65. 大言不惭，则无必为之志。 译文：一个人如果大言不惭，那么，他一定没有实际去做的志向。

65. If one boasts without shame, then he lacks the determination to actually do it. Translation: If a person boasts without shame, then he surely does not have the intention to actually carry out the task.

66. 人而无信，不知其可也。 译文：人不讲信用，真不知道怎么可以呢！

66. If a person lacks trustworthiness, it is truly hard to know what to make of them. Translation: If a person does not uphold their word, it's really hard to know what to do with them!

67. 人无远虑，必有近忧。 译文：一个人没有长远的考虑，一定会有近在眼前的忧患。

67. A person without foresight will surely have near-term worries. Translation: A person without long-term planning will undoubtedly face immediate concerns.

68. 不以物挫志。译文因外物而扰乱自己的心志（这样，德性就没有了。可玩物丧志。

68. Do not let external objects defeat one's resolve. Translation: Being disturbed by external things and losing one's resolve (in this way, virtue is lost). But one can also become absorbed in trivial things and lose one's resolve.

69. 故曰，夫恬淡寂寞，虚无无为，此天地之平，而道德之质也。 译文：所以说，恬淡、寂寞、虚无、无为，这是天地的本原和道德修养的极高境界。

69. Therefore, it is said, that tranquility, solitude, emptiness, and inaction, these are the origin of the heavens and the earth, and the highest realm of moral cultivation. Translation: So it is said, that tranquility, solitude, emptiness, and inaction, these are the essence of the heavens and the earth, and the highest level of moral cultivation.