二八、無過是功 無怨是德

28. To go without blame is creditable and without others’ enmity, grateful.

處世不必邀功，無過便是功；與人不求感德，無怨便是德。

【今文解譯】

做事不必討功邀賞；所作所為沒有過錯，這本身就是最大的犒賞。

助人不要求取回報；做到別人對你沒有怨言，也就是最好的回報。

【English Translation】

In conducting yourself, do not desire for merit and reward; it is quite desirable to go without making any mistakes.

When helping others, do not expect gratitude in return; it is grateful enough to go without inviting enmity from them.