Never do an evil act just because it is trivial; never leave a good act undone just because it’s small.

Never do an evil act just because it is trivial; never leave a good act undone just because it’s small.
LIU BEI

Act Evil Goodness Leaving
Traitors! I shall oppose you in the name of the Han!
LIU BEI

Betrayal Myself Name Yourself
Your words bring me joy. Let the two of us unite to bring forth a world of peace and virtue.
LIU BEI

Joy Peace Unity Virtue Word
The northern people are riders and the southern people sailors; it is said quite true.
LIU BEI

People Ride True
All men have their appointed time; that’s something no horse can change.
LIU BEI

Appoint Change Horse Man Time
Be vigilant! Be vigilant! If an evil is minor, resist it nonetheless. If a good deed is trifling, perform it all the same. Only wisdom and virtue can truly win men’s devotion.
LIU BEI

Action Evil Goodness Performance Resistance Vigiliant Virtue Wisdom
Do no evilness because it is a small one; do not leave a small deed undone because it is just a petty one.
LIU BEI

Failure Stand Virtue Way
Those who stand in the way of virtue shall fail!
LIU BEI

Failure Virtue Way
Only wisdom and virtue can truly win men’s devotion.
LIU BEI

Devotion Men Virtue Wisdom

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