The world is full of heartrending occasions. Parting from dear ones or the beloved dead is the most difficult thing of all.
(費(fèi)致德 譯)
17 人惟求舊，器非求舊，惟新�！渡袝�(shū)·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)
18 橘生淮南則為橘，生于淮北則為枳，葉徒相似，其實(shí)味不同。——《晏子春秋·內(nèi)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)
19 滿招損，謙受益�！渡袝�(shū)·大禹謨》
Complacency spells, while modesty brings benefits.
(《新時(shí)代漢英大詞典》)
20 天作孽，猶可違;自作孽，不可活�！渡袝�(shū)·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.
