古代名言翻译（179）

君子易知而难狎，易惧而难胁，畏患而不避义死，欲利而不为所非，交亲而不比，言辩而不辞。荡荡乎！其有以殊于世也。——《荀子·不苟》<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

A gentleman is easy to know but hard to know deeply. He is timid but hard to threaten. Though in fear of perils, he is willing to sacrifice his life for righteousness. He refuses, though desiring benefits, any profit-making action that may put him to shame. He makes close friends but never forms a clique with them. He is eloquent but never speaks empty words. So great is him that shows a sharp contrast to the ordinary people.