1. 吾辈读书，只有两件事，一者进德之事，一者修业之事。

1. In our pursuit of reading, there are only two things: one is the matter of cultivating virtue, and the other is the matter of improving one's studies.

2. 悠悠毁誉，竟足杀人，良可怜伤。

2. The endless praise and blame can even be enough to kill a person, which is truly a cause for deep sorrow and regret.

3. 脚踏实地，不敢一毫欺人。

3. Be down-to-earth and never dare to deceive people by the slightest bit.

4. 居有恶邻，坐有损友，借以检点自慎，亦是进德之资。

4. Living next to a bad neighbor and having a harmful friend, one can use this as an opportunity to examine and be cautious of oneself, which is also a source of cultivating virtue.

5. 端庄厚重是贵相，谦卑含容是贵相；事有归著是富相，心存济物是富相。

5. Dignified and substantial is a sign of nobility, humility and tolerance are signs of nobility; having a clear direction in life is a sign of wealth, and having a heart to help others is a sign of wealth.

6. 释义：从小人那里得到吹捧赞誉，不如听由上天来评价；把钱财留给子孙，不如周济给那些急需的人。这段话告诫我们，做人不要刻意追求那些赞美的言辞；要能够在别人需要的时候给予帮助。

6. Interpretation: It is better to let heaven judge rather than to receive flattery and praise from the small-minded; it is better to give money to those in urgent need than to leave it to one's descendants. This passage advises us not to刻意 pursue words of praise; instead, we should be able to offer help to others when they need it.

7. 凶德致败者约有二端：曰长傲，曰多言。

7. There are roughly two aspects of bad character that lead to failure: arrogance and excessive talking.

8. 浩浩翻江海，争奔且未澜。古来名利客，谁不到长安。

8. The vast river surges, struggling and yet not calm. Throughout history, those who seek fame and fortune, who hasn't come to Chang'an?

9. 凡事须逐日检点，一日姑待后来补救，则难矣。

9. Everything must be checked daily; if one waits for later to make up for a day's shortcomings, it will be difficult.

10. 人之大患，在于妄为人知。

10. The greatest trouble for a person lies in being overly concerned with what others think of him.

11. 兄弟和，虽穷氓小户必兴，兄弟不和，虽世家宦族必败。

11. Unity among brothers brings prosperity, even to the poorest households; disunity among brothers leads to downfall, even for the most noble and established families.

12. 轻言轻动之人，不可与深计，易喜易怒者亦然，故闻事不喜不惊者，可以当大事。

12. Those who speak and move lightly should not be entrusted with important plans, and the same applies to those who are easily joyful or easily angry. Therefore, one who remains calm and unemotional upon hearing news can handle great matters.

13. 胸怀广大，须从平淡二字用功。

13. To have a broad and open mind, one must focus on the qualities of simplicity and modesty.

14. 勿夸夸其谈、勿好为人师、勿轻言人短、勿斤斤计较。

14. Do not talk big, do not act as a know-it-all, do not speak ill of others, and do not be overly concerned with trivial matters.

15. 总宜奖其所长，而兼规其短。

15. It is advisable to praise what they excel at while also pointing out their shortcomings.

16. 释义：不经思考任意说话或行动的人，是不可以与他做长远打算的。容易发怒的人也是如此，所以说不轻易就有得意喜悦或不轻易就害怕恐惧的人，是可以做大事的人。

16. Interpretation: A person who speaks or acts without thinking is not someone with whom one can make long-term plans. This also applies to someone who is easily angered, so it is said that those who do not easily become elated or joyful, nor easily afraid or fearful, are capable of great things.

17. 能食淡饭者方许尝异味，能溷市嚣者方许游名山，能受折磨者方许处功名。

17. Only those who can eat plain rice are allowed to taste the distinctive flavors; only those who can endure the noise of the market are allowed to visit famous mountains; only those who can bear hardships are allowed to attain fame and fortune.

18. 沽虚誉于小人，不若听之于天。遗货财于子孙，不若周人之急。

18. It is better to leave empty praise to the unscrupulous than to subject oneself to it. It is better to leave wealth to one's descendants than to help those in urgent need.

19. 驭将之道，最贵推诚，不贵权术。

19. The way to lead an army is to highly value sincerity and honesty, but not to value cunning and tactics.

20. 曾国藩做人做事名言经典篇

21. 闻人善则疑之，闻人恶则信之，此满腔杀机也。

20. Classic Sayings of Zeng Guofan on How to Be a Person and Do Things 21. When one hears about someone's goodness, they suspect it; when one hears about someone's badness, they believe it. This is full of killing intent.

22. 所谓小人者，识见小耳，度量小耳。

22. So-called small people have limited understanding and small character.

23. 君子不可以不忍也，忍欲则不屈于物，忍剧则不扰于事，忍挠则不折于势，忍穷则不苟于进，故曰，必有忍乃有济。

23. A gentleman cannot afford to be insensitive. By enduring desires, one does not succumb to external things; by enduring hardships, one is not troubled by affairs; by enduring provocations, one does not yield to power; by enduring poverty, one does not compromise in pursuit of advancement. Therefore, it is said, only with patience can one achieve success.

24. 凡办大事，以识为主，以才为辅；凡成大事，人谋居半，天意居半。

24. In handling great affairs, knowledge is the primary factor, and talent is the secondary one; in accomplishing great things, half of the credit goes to human planning, and half to the will of heaven.

25. 凡世家子弟衣食起居无一不与寒士相同，则庶可以成大器，若沾染富贵气习，则难望有成。

25. If a son of a noble family has the same attire, food, and living habits as a common scholar, then he might be able to achieve great things. However, if he becomes infected with the habits of wealth and privilege, it will be difficult for him to succeed.

26. 遇诡诈人变幻百端，不可测度，吾一以至诚待之，彼术自穷。

26. When encountering cunning and crafty individuals who change their tactics a hundredfold and are unguessable, I treat them with the utmost sincerity, and their schemes will naturally fail.

27. 广积聚者，遗子孙以祸害;多声色者，残性命以斤斧。

27. He who accumulates too much will leave his descendants with祸害 (disasters); he who indulges in excessive sounds and colors will harm life with an axe and saw.

28. 沽虚誉于小人，不若听之于天，遗货财于子孙，不若周人之急。

28. It is better to let empty praise be heard by the common people than to listen to it oneself; it is better to leave wealth and property to one's descendants than to assist the urgent needs of the people.

29. 从人可羞，刚愎自用可恶。不执不阿，是为中道。寻常不见得，能立于波流风靡之中，最为雅操。

29. It is disgraceful to be a human being, and stubbornness is detestable. Not being inflexible or biased is the way of moderation. It is not often seen, but being able to stand amidst waves and winds is the most elegant of virtues.

30. 罪莫大于好进，祸莫大于多言，痛莫大于不闻，过莫大于不知耻。

30. No sin is greater than the desire for advancement, no misfortune greater than excessive talking, no pain greater than the inability to hear, and no fault greater than not feeling ashamed.

31. 未有根本不正，而枝叶发生，能自畅茂者也。

31. It is not fundamentally crooked, but the branches and leaves can grow and flourish by themselves.

32. 打仗不慌不忙，先求稳当，次求变化；办事无声无臭，既要精当，又要简捷。

32. In warfare, proceed without haste, prioritizing stability first, followed by flexibility; in handling affairs, do so quietly and discreetly, ensuring both precision and efficiency.

33. 释义：唯有自己行为端正，才可能去感化影响别人；唯有全力以赴尽人事，才能使他人折服。

33. Interpretation: Only by leading a virtuous life oneself can one possibly influence and reform others; only by devoting oneself entirely and doing everything humanly possible can one truly win others over.

34. 甜酸苦竦宜尝遍，是非好恶总由人。出死入生宁不易，各宜努力去修身。

34. Sweet and sour, bitter and astringent, one should taste them all; right and wrong, good and bad, all depend on people's judgment. To go from death to life is not easy, everyone should strive to cultivate themselves.

35. 释义：有的事不可以去做，就不要轻意去做；有的人不可以去劝，就不要多费话了。

35. Interpretation: There are some things that should not be done, so don't do them lightly; there are some people who should not be persuaded, so don't waste too much effort in talking.

36. 何必择地？何必择时？但自问立志之真不真耳！

36. Why bother to choose a place? Why bother to choose a time? Just ask yourself if your determination is truly sincere!

37. 尖酸语最易传播，正经话却无人称说，即此可知世道险恶。

37. Malicious talk spreads easily, while serious words are seldom spoken, from which it can be known that the world is treacherous.

38. 开口便道人短长，笑人鄙陋，好发人覆等等，都属于骄。

38. Speaking ill of others, laughing at their shortcomings, and readily pointing out other people's mistakes all belong to the trait of arrogance.

39. 人之气质，由于天生，本难改变，惟读书则可变化气质。

39. A person's temperament is inherently difficult to change, but reading can alter one's temperament.

40. 君子但尽人事，不计天命，而天命即在人事之中。

40. A gentleman only does his best in human endeavor, without concerning himself with fate, yet fate is inherently contained within human endeavor.

41. 以才自足，以能自矜，则为小人所忌，亦为君子所薄。

41. To be self-sufficient in one's talents and to boast of one's abilities will be resented by the mean-spirited and scorned by the noble-minded.

42. 邪正看眼鼻，真假看嘴唇，功名看气概，富贵看精神。

42. The eyes and nose determine righteousness or wickedness, the lips determine truth or falseness, the bearing determines one's fame and fortune, and the spirit determines wealth and status.

43. 忧时勿纵酒，怒时勿作札。

43. Do not overindulge in wine when feeling worried, and do not write letters when in a fit of anger.

44. 人苟能自立志，则圣贤豪杰何事不可为？何必借助于人？

44. If a person can set their own aspirations, then what great feat is there that a sage or hero cannot accomplish? Why must one rely on others?

45. 天道忌巧，天道忌盈，天道忌贰。

45. The Way abhors cunning, the Way abhors excess, and the Way abhors duplicity.

46. 悠悠疑忌之来，只堪付之一笑。

46. The lingering doubts and suspicions can only be left to a smile.

47. 百端拂逆之时，只有逆来顺受之法。

47. At a time when all attempts are met with resistance, the only method is to accept what is contrary with equanimity.

48. 释义：吃饭解决饥饿，喝水可以解渴，畏惧戒慎能防止灾祸，知足常乐能防止贪婪。

乐译： 48. Interpretation: Eating solves hunger, drinking quenches thirst, fear and caution prevent disasters, and contentment brings constant joy, preventing greed.

49. 以爱妻子之心事亲，则无往而不孝。以责人之心责己，则寡过。以恕己之心恕人，则全交。

49. To serve one's parents with the same love as one loves one's wife, there is no place where filial piety is not manifest. To criticize others with the same self-criticism, one will commit fewer mistakes. To forgive others with the same forgiveness as one forgives oneself, one will maintain complete harmony in relationships.

50. 人之制性，当如堤防之治水。常恐其漏坏之易。若不顾其泛滥，一倾而不可复也。

50. The nature of human control should be like the management of water by a dike. One should always be afraid of its easy leakage and damage. If one ignores its overflow, it may collapse once and never be restored.

51. 不深思则不能造于道。不深思而得者，其得易失。

51. Without deep thought, one cannot achieve mastery of the way. What is gained without deep thought is easily lost.

52. 受挫受辱之时，务须咬牙励志，蓄其气而长其智。

52. When experiencing setbacks and humiliation, one must bite the bullet and inspire oneself, accumulating one's strength and enhancing one's wisdom.

53. 何事何须瞻前顾后，只要奋勇向前。

53. What is there to hesitate about? Just be brave and move forward.

54. 凡人做一事，便须全副精神注在此一事，不可见异思迁。

54. When an ordinary person undertakes a task, one must give full attention and spirit to this one matter and must not change their thoughts upon seeing different things.

55. 天下有非望之福，亦有非望之祸。小人不知祸福之相倚伏也，则侥幸以为尝。是故失意之事，恒生于其所得意，惟其见利而不见害，知存而不知亡也。

55. In the world, there are blessings that are unexpected, as well as disasters that are unexpected. The mean-spirited do not understand that blessings and disasters depend on each other, and therefore they take their luck for granted. Therefore, things that are disappointing often arise from what one is pleased with. It is because they see benefits but not harms, know existence but not the possibility of extinction.

56. 绝路只可以杀其身，不可以改其性。

56. The only way to end a dead-end is to sacrifice oneself, but not to alter one's nature.

57. 只要人肯立志，都可做得到。

57. As long as a person is willing to set their resolve, they can accomplish anything.

58. 人心能静，虽万变纷纭亦澄然无事。不静则燕居闲暇，亦憧憧亦靡宁。静在心，不在境。

58. When the mind is calm, even amidst myriad changes and complexities, it remains serene and untroubled. When not calm, even in leisure and comfort, it is restless and unquiet. Calmness lies within the mind, not in the external environment.

59. 立身之道，内刚外柔;肥家之道，上逊下顺。不和不可以接物，不严不可以驭下。

59. The path to self-improvement is to be strong within and soft without; the path to wealth is to be humble above and compliant below. Disunity is not suitable for interacting with others, and leniency is not suitable for governing subordinates.

60. 君子之道，以知命为第一要务。

60. The path of a gentleman regards knowing one's destiny as the foremost duty.

61. 神正其人正，神邪其人奸。

61. If God makes a person righteous, then the person is righteous; if God makes a person wicked, then the person is奸.

62. 眉宇间大有清气，志趣亦不庸鄙，将来或终有成就。

62. The brows exude a sense of clarity, and the aspirations are not vulgar or unrefined. There may be achievements in the future.

63. 坚其志，苦其心，劳其力，事无大小，必有所成。

63. Be firm in your resolve, endure hardship in your heart, exert your strength, and for any matter, big or small, you will surely achieve success.

64. 遇棘手之际，须从耐烦二字痛下功夫。

64. When faced with difficult situations, one must put in great effort in the virtues of patience and perseverance.

65. 时未可为，则圣哲亦终无成；时可为，则事半而功倍也，皆天也。

65. If it is not the right time to act, even the wise and virtuous will ultimately achieve nothing; if it is the right time to act, then half the effort can yield double the results, all of which are determined by fate.

66. 无实而享大名者必有奇祸。

66. Those who enjoy great fame without substance will inevitably face extraordinary misfortune.

67. 为己之学，成己所以成物，由本可以及末也。为人之学，徇人至于丧己，逐末而不知反本也。

67. Study for oneself: by accomplishing oneself, one can accomplish others, as it goes from the root to the branches. Study for others: being swayed by others to the point of losing oneself, pursuing the superficial and not knowing how to return to the essence.

68. 见异思迁，欲求长进难矣。

68. Being easily swayed by new ideas, it is difficult to seek progress.

69. 释义：天下有不在期望中的福，也有非不在期望中的祸。一般平凡的人不知道其实祸福是相依附的，所以心中存着侥幸的心态就去尝试，所以因为没有准备好就已经去做，所以失败失意的情况经常发生，而且因为是侥幸得到的，所以即使成功了，也只是看到了它的好处及利益，却没法看到它可能潜藏的祸害或危机，不知凡事有生则必有亡的自然定律。

69. Interpretation: In the world, there are blessings that are not within our expectations, and there are also disasters that are not beyond our expectations. Ordinary people generally do not realize that blessings and disasters are interdependent, so they harbor a侥幸 attitude and try their luck. Therefore, because they are not prepared, they embark on their endeavors, and as a result, failure and disappointment occur frequently. Moreover, since they achieve success by chance, they only see the benefits and interests of it, but cannot perceive the potential harm or crisis it may hide. They are unaware of the natural law that where there is life, there must be death.

70. 利可共而不可独，谋可寡而不可众。独利则败，众谋则泄。

70. It is beneficial to share but not to be exclusive; it is better to seek advice from a few rather than from many. Exclusivity leads to failure, and seeking advice from too many leads to leakage.

71. 素食则气不浊；独宿则神不浊；默坐则心不浊；读书则口不浊。

71. Vegetarianism makes the Qi unclouded; solitary dwelling makes the spirit unclouded; silent sitting makes the mind unclouded; reading makes the mouth unclouded.

72. 家勤则兴，人勤则俭；能勤能俭，永不贫贱。

72. Family industry leads to prosperity, personal industry leads to frugality; those who can be industrious and thrifty will never be poor or lowly.

73. 要与世间撑持事业，须先立定脚跟始得。

73. To uphold the worldly undertaking, one must first establish one's roots.

74. 集众人之私，成天下之公。

74. Gather the private desires of many to achieve the public good of the world.

75. 功名官爵，货财声色，皆谓之欲，俱可以杀身。

75. Official titles, wealth, fame, and sensual pleasures are all referred to as desires, and all can be detrimental to one's life.

76. 文人富贵，起居便带市井。富贵能诗，吐属便带寒酸。

76. Literati who are wealthy and prosperous, their daily lives are filled with the hustle and bustle of the market. Wealthy and capable of poetry, their words often carry a trace of poverty and humility.

77. 无论治世乱世，凡一家之中，能勤能敬，未有不兴者，不勤不敬，未有不败者。

77. Whether in times of peace or chaos, in any family, those who are diligent and respectful have never failed to thrive, and those who are neither diligent nor respectful have never failed to decline.

78. 君子所性，虽破万卷不加焉，虽一字不识无损焉。

78. What a gentleman possesses in character, it cannot be increased by reading ten thousand volumes, nor diminished by not knowing a single character.

79. 勿扬人过，反躬默省焉，有或类是，丞思悔而速改也。

79. Do not publicly denounce others for their faults, but instead reflect upon yourself in silence. If there is anything similar in you, promptly think of repenting and making a quick change.

80. 女相妒于室，士相妒于朝，古今通患也。若无贪荣擅宠之心，何嫉妒之有？

80. Women are envious in the household, scholars are envious in the court, this is a common problem throughout history. If there is no desire for glory and to be favored, where does jealousy come from?

81. 一念忽略，便有错言错事。

81. A single moment of negligence can lead to mistakes in words and actions.

82. 只是一个见小，便使百事不成，亦致百行尽堕。

82. It is just a matter of seeing things in a small way, which leads to the failure of all endeavors and the collapse of all virtues.

83. 莫苦悔已往愆尤，但求此日行为，无惭神鬼；休预怕白来灾祸，只要暮年心气，感召祥和。

83. Do not regret past mistakes and sins, but seek to conduct yourself today without shame before God and the spirits; do not fear potential disasters and misfortunes beforehand, but focus on maintaining a peaceful and vigorous spirit in your later years.