古之人，得志，泽加于民；不得志，修身见于世

今日选句

《孟子》：古之人，得志，泽加于民；不得志，修身见于世。

原文释义

古代的人，得志，便把恩惠施于百姓；不得志，就会修养自身以显现于世。

英文翻译

《Mencius》：When the men of antiquity achieved his ambition , he would benefit the people; if they did not achieved their ambitions , they cultivated their personal character, and let their great virtues be unfolded before the world.