雙語詩歌翻譯|洪應明-《菜根譚·富貴名譽 來自道德》

榮華富貴的顯赫，假如是從道德修養(yǎng)中得來，那就如同生長在大自然環(huán)境中的野花，會不斷繁殖綿延不絕；如果是從建功立業(yè)中得來，那就如同生長在花園中的盆景一般，只要稍微移植，花木的成長就會受到嚴重的影響；假如是靠特權，甚至惡勢力得來，那就如同插在玻璃瓶中的花朵，由于根部并沒有深植在土中，所以花的調謝枯萎指日可待。

《菜根譚·富貴名譽 來自道德》 洪應明

富貴名譽，自道德來者，如山林中花，自是舒徐繁衍；自功業(yè)來者，如盆檻中花，便有遷徙興廢；若以權力得者，如瓶缽中花，其根不植，其萎可立而待矣。

If a man's wealth, rank and reputation spring from the cultivation of lofty virtue, they are like wild flowers growing profusely in the mountains and forests; they will flourish naturally and freely. If they are a result of his accomplishments, they are like flowers cultivated in flowerpots or growing on wooden frames; they have a time to bloom and a time to wither. If they are the fruits of naked power, they are like flowers placed in vases and bowls; their roots are not deeply planted, and they will fade away in no time.