《菜根谭》英译（愉快求福、去怨避祸）

福不可徼，养喜神以为召福之本而已；祸不可避，去杀机以为远祸之方而已。<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Man cannot seize happiness; it is only by preserving a happy frame of mind that the essence of happiness can be summoned. Man cannot flee disaster; it is only by eradicating all thoughts of harming others that evils can be kept at bay.

（保罗·怀特 译）

Good fortune cannot be seized with scheme; to keep a happy mood is a wise policy to invite good fortune. Disaster cannot be shunned by a fluke; to discard grudge and hatred from mind is a good way to avoid disasters.

（周文标 译）