古代名言英語翻譯

世上傷心無限事，最難死別與生離。——文康：《兒女英雄傳》

The world is full of heartrending occasions. Parting from dear ones or the beloved dead is the most difficult thing of all.

(費致德 譯)

人惟求舊，器非求舊，惟新。——《尚書·盤庚上》

In appointing officials, one seeks men from old families; in daily living, one prefers utensils that are new.

(杜瑞清 譯)

橘生淮南則爲橘，生於淮北則爲枳，葉徒相似，其實味不同。——《晏子春秋·內篇雜下》

Oranges grown south of the Huai River are true oranges; once transplanted to the north of the river, they become trifoliate oranges. Although they resemble in the shape of leaves, yet they differ widely in taste.

(謝百魁 譯)

滿招損，謙受益。——《尚書·大禹謨》

Complacency spells, while modesty brings benefits.

(《新時代漢英大詞典》)

天作孽，猶可違;自作孽，不可活。——《尚書·太甲》

When trouble befalls you from Heaven, there is still hope of avoidance; but when you ask for it, there is no hope of escape.

(趙甄陶等 譯 Mencius)