9月8日

《弟子規》選 ─ 信
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》

September 8

Selections from Student Codes - Trust
Li Yuxiu (1662 - 1722, Qing Dynasty)
English translation: 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, catch up gradually.
In seeing others' demerits, instantly strive to introspect;
Correct the existing, and be alert to what is not.

── from Di Zi Gui (Student Codes)