儒家: 《論語》 (公元前480年 – 公元前350年)

“The Analects of Confucius“ (480-350 BC) English translations by James Legge, or Leonard A. Lyall.

《論語》《憲問》14.27 :

子曰：「君子恥其言而過其行。」

The Master said, “The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”

【Alternative translation】The Master said, “A gentleman is shamefast of speech: his deeds go further.”

【Alternative translation】The Master said, “The superior man is shameful if his speech exceeds his actions.”

【原文】子曰：「君子耻其言而过其行。」

【現代漢語翻譯】孔子說：「君子認為說到而沒做到很可恥。」

【白话解】孔子说：「君子以他所说的话，超过他的行为为耻。」

【试译】孔子说：“君子觉得可耻的是说得多，做得少。”