84. 鸟之将死，其鸣也哀；人之将死，其言也善。
When a bird is dying, its notes are mournful; when a man is dying, his words are well-intentioned.
85. 士不可以不弘毅，任重而道远。
A scholar cannot but aim high and be perseverant, for he has to shoulder weighty responsibilities with a long way ahead.
86. 民可使由之，不可使知之。
The people may be made to follow, but must not be made to know why.
87. 邦有道，贫且贱焉，耻也；邦无道，富且贵焉，耻也。
Take poverty and humbleness for a shame when living in a well-governed state; also take riches and ranks for a shame when living in a badly-governed one.
88. 不在其位，不谋其政。
He who does not hold the position shall not involve himself in its affairs.
89. 学如不及，犹恐失之。
Learning is like chasing something：while chasing it we fear we cannot catch up with it; having caught up with it we fear we might lose it again.
90. 吾少也贱，故多能鄙事。
I was humble when young, so I developed many lowly skills.
91. 君子居之，何陋之有？ 9.14
If a gentleman dwelt in a place, how could there still be vulgarity?
(A gentleman’s living in a place will help civilize it.)
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