第31章 忧勤勿过 待人勿枯

In performing your duties,not be overstrained;and in dealing with people,not be indifferent.

忧勤是美德，太苦则无以适性怡情；澹泊是高风，太枯则无以济人利物。

今文解译

工作勤勉是一种美德，然而一味地讲求苦干则不利于自己性情的调适。

淡泊名利是一种高风亮节，然而过于清心寡欲则对人类社会毫无助益。

EngIish TransIation

To spare no effort in performing one's duties is a good virtue;but if overstrained,it will be of no help to cheering the mind and pleasing the feelings.

Being indifferent to fame and wealth is a noble character;but if overdone,it will be of no worth for the benefit of the humans and the world.