夫君子之行,靜以修身,儉以養德。
For a true gentleman, self improvement could be achieved by being calm, thoughtful and frugal.
非淡泊無以明誌,非寧靜無以致遠。
If not being indifferent to other distractions in life, no ambition could be manifested.
If not being calm and determined, no achievement will be significant.
夫學須靜也,才須學也。
The prerequisite for learning is being focused, and knowledge only comes from learning.
非學無以廣才,非誌無以成學。
No learning, no knowledge. No ambition, no achievement.
韜慢則不能勵精,險躁則不能治性。
Carelessness is the enemy of eliteness, restlessness is harmful to good personality.
年與時馳,意與歲去,遂成枯落,多不接世。悲守窮廬,將複何及?
As time goes away year by year, the will power wears away like the withered tree branches, it is hard to have any positive impact on the society. If ended up feeling sad in a derelict hut, would it be too late to regret?