《菜根谭》英译（立名者贪、用术者拙）

真廉无廉名，立名者正所以为贪；大巧无巧术，用术者乃所以为拙。<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

The truly honest man, because he never angles for fame, does not have the reputation of being an honest man; only the greedy are eager for such a reputation. The truly capable man does not resort to showy tricks; only clumsy oafs do so.

（保罗·怀特 译）

True honesty has no reputation to seek; the person who seeks reputation for himself is called greedy. Great wisdom need no craft to resort to; the person who resorts to craft is called clumsy.

（周文标 译）