《菜根谭》英译（利毋居前、德毋落后）

宠利毋居人前，德业毋落人后；受享毋逾分外，修为毋减分中。

Do not scramble for favour and profit; do not lag behind in virtue and accomplishments. In receiving material enjoyments, do not exceed what is fitting for your station in life; in cultivating virtue, do not lower your standards.

（保罗·怀特 译）

Never anticipate others in the face of fame and wealth. Never fall behind in doing good turns and dispensing charities. When enjoying benefit, never intend to receive what you do not deserve to. In cultivating your moral characters, never slack off before accomplishment.

（周文标 译）