《菜根谭》英译（知退一步、加让三分）

人情反覆，世路崎岖。行不去处，须知退一步之法；行得去处，务加让三分之功。<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Human relationships are fickle and the road of life is full of ups and downs. When you meet an impasse, you should understand how to retire one step. When you come to an open road, you should know how to make way for others.

（保罗·怀特 译）

Human relationships are inconstant. The road of life is rugged and rough. When there is no enough room ahead on a path, you should have the sense to take a step back for others. Furthermore, even when you come to an open road, you should also take it as your merit to make way for them.

（周文标 译）