第61章 富贵名誉 来自道德

Riches and honor should be derived from the cultivation of morality.

富贵名誉，自道德来者，如山林中花，自是舒徐繁衍；自功业来者，如盆槛中花，便有迁徙兴废；若以权力得者，如瓶钵中花，其根不植，其萎可立而待矣。

今文解译

财富、地位、名声和荣誉若由道德而得来，自会像山林中的野花，舒展从容，繁衍不绝；若由功业而得来，就会像盆栽的花朵，迁徙得法则盛开，迁徙不得法则凋敝；若由权势而得来，就会像插在瓶钵里的花朵，因为没有根基而很快枯萎。

EngIish TransIation

Man's riches and honor,if derived from the cultivation of morality and virtue,are like wild flowers in the mountains and forests,and will naturally flourish and multiply;if obtained by the means of personal exploits,are like flowers in discs,and might flourish when well transplanted and wither when not;and if seized by force of political power or trickeries,are like rootless flowers in vases,and will die down before you get tired by standing.