緇門警訓 3.5

3.5

Dwelling in the dust yet leaving the dust, how should one conduct oneself?
Seeing good, strive earnestly; hearing evil, do not draw near.
Even when dwelling in a dark room, act as if facing an eminent guest.
Delight the mind and nourish the nature; encountering danger, preserve poverty.
Seem foolish without being foolish; cultivate benevolence and attain benevolence.
Make yielding and modesty your foundation; take aloof elevation as your neighbor.
Going out seldom is valued; speaking little is most precious.
In study, waste no time; constantly review and learn the new.
In glory and disgrace, act with prudence; do not inquire into right and wrong.
Constantly and strictly rebuke yourself; strictly refrain from blaming others.
Holding the uncut jade, [Bian He] had his feet cut off; reviving the culture, [Confucius] suffered hardship in Chen.
If ancient sages were still treated thus, how can our cohort expect redress?
Resting quietly, heedless of the secular world, abandon yourself to your innate genuineness.
How marvelous, how joyous! Broad and free, delight the spirit.