Three Character Primer Classic Stories
By nature,all human beings are kind.
Despite their innate kindness,they form different habits.If ill-taught,some will get wicked.
人之初,性本善;性相近,习相远。苟不教,性乃迁。
上述译文太拘泥于字面了。下面的算是意译吧!
All people are borne with kindness/All men are perfect angels primarily.And some will go astray if not taught properly.
这里还有现成的:
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