19. Better be a mediocre person who goes with the flow than a hero who cheats the world.

寧為隨世之庸愚，勿為欺世之豪傑。

【今文解譯】

寧做隨波逐流的庸碌之輩，也不做欺世盜名的英雄豪傑。

【English Translation】

Rather be a mediocre individual who only goes with the flow than a heroic man who wins popularity by cheating the public.

習忙可以銷福 得謗可以銷名