31. Be clear-headed when in quiet and be quiet when clear-headed.

寂而常惺①，寂寂之境不擾；惺而常寂，惺惺之念不弛②。

【中文注釋】

① 惺：清醒。

② 不弛：使不被廢弛。

【今文解譯】

寂靜時要常保持清醒，這樣寂靜的心境才不至於受幹擾。

清醒時要常保持平靜，如此清醒的頭腦才不至於被忽悠。

【English Translation】

Be clear-headed when in quiet so that the quietude can be free from disturbance.

Be quiet when clear-headed so that the clear-headedness can be well preserved.

童子智少 少而愈完