《菜根谭》英译（不恶小人、有礼君子）

待小人不难于严，而难于不恶；待君子不难于恭，而难于有礼。<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

In dealing with mean people, the difficulty lies not in being too strict; but in avoiding a fastidious attitude. In dealing with noble-spirited people, the difficulty lies not in being deferential, but in observing the proprieties.

（保罗·怀特 译） 

It is easy to be severe with a base man, but difficult to treat him without hatred. It is easy to be respectful to a worthy man, but difficult to treat him with proper etiquette.

（周文标 译）