文／清．李毓秀（1662～1722）

凡出言，信為先；詐與妄，奚可焉。

話說多，不如少；惟其是，勿佞巧。

見人善，即思齊；縱去遠，以漸躋。

見人惡，即內省；有則改，無加警。

──選自《弟子規》

Trust (Excerpt)

Li Yuxiu (1662 - 1722, Qing Dynasty)

English translation: Ven. Miao Guang

Before anything is said, trust must come first;

Deceit and lies, how can they be tolerated?

Instead of more, less said is better;

Only to the right degree, without flattery or deceit.

In seeing others' virtues, instantly strive to emulate;

Even if they are out of reach, gradually catch up.

In seeing other’s demerits, instantly strive introspect;

Correct the existing, and be alert to what is not.

── from Di Zi Gui

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