泥にまみれてこそ Only when you accept the shame and dirt
肥沃な土には多くの虫や菌がいて、そこにはたくさんの作物ができる。
澄み切った水には、魚は住めない。
おなじように、世の中で生きる上で自然と生まれる世俗の恥や汚れを、肥やしとして受け入れいる度量をもつと良い。
ゆえに、あまりに潔癖で独善的な節操をもつべきではない。
菜根譚前編76番
There are many insects and fungi in the fertile soil, and many crops are produced there.
Fish cannot live in the clear water.
In the same way, it is good to have the degree to accept the shame and dirt of the world that is naturally born in the world as fertilizer.
Therefore, you should not be too innocent and self-righteous.
Saikontan Part 1 No. 76
