（警世名言英译）乐不可极

乐不可极，极乐成哀；

欲不可纵，纵欲成灾。

 

Joy at its peak slips to its grave;

Lust at its base deepens its cave.  

 

2.

乐不可极，极乐成哀；

欲不可纵，纵欲成灾。

 

Do not pursue excessive joy, joy at its peak slips to its grave;

Do not jockey for extreme lust, lust at its base deepens its cave. 

 

Tr. Ziyuzile

07/01/2025