老子道德经(英译本)Lao Tze 24. Indulgence

作者：《Lao Tze》李耳

• Straighten yourself and you will not stand steady;
  Display yourself and you will not be clearly seen;
  Justify yourself and you will not be respected;
  Promote yourself and you will not be believed;
  Pride yourself and you will not endure.
  
  These behaviours are wasteful, indulgent,
  And so they attract disfavour;
  Harmony avoids them.