十無益  / shí wú yì /
Ten Detrimentals 
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十無益
清‧林則徐(1785~1850)

存心不善,風水無益。
父母不孝,奉神無益。
兄弟不和,交友無益。
行止不端,讀書無益。
做事乖張,聰明無益。
心高氣傲,博學無益。
為富不仁,積聚無益。
劫取人財,布施無益。
不惜元氣,服藥無益。
淫逸驕奢,仕途無益。

Ten Detrimentals
Lin Zexu (1785 - 1850, Qing Dynasty)

When intentions are unwholesome, fengshui becomes detrimental.
When undutiful to one's parents, worshipping deities becomes detrimental.
When siblings are hostile, friendship becomes detrimental.
When conducts are inappropriate, knowledge becomes detrimental.
When eccentric and unreasonable, intelligence becomes detrimental.
When arrogant and proud, being well-accomplished becomes detrimental.
When rich but unkind, accumulation of wealth becomes detrimental.
When embezzling, generosity becomes detrimental.
When unhealthy, medicine becomes detrimental.
When indulgent, success becomes detrimental.

References:
星雲大師全集【書法類】經典文學 The Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun: Calligraphy-Sutra Verses 
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