雙語智慧書·言行應有威信

122．言行應有威信
　　言行應有威信。如果做到這點則可在許多地方獲得一定的地位，且能提前贏得人們的敬重。言談、神色，甚至步伐，處處都顯示出威信的力量。征服人心是偉大的勝利。它并非來自任何愚蠢的自以為是或者夸夸其談，而是來自恰當?shù)耐?-只有才智過人、品德高尚之人才擁有這種氣質。


122．Distinction in speech and action
　Distinction in speech and action. By this you gain a position in many places and carry esteem beforehand. It shows itself in everything, in talk, in look, even in gait. It is a great victory to conquer men's hearts. It does not arise from any foolish presumption or pompous talk, but in a becoming tone of authority born of superior talent combined with true merit.