In English language
Praise the thing and it will be an incentive; praise the man and it will be a weakening.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Andreea Florescu
The original in Romanian language
In German language
Lobst du die Sache, dient es der Ermutigung; lobst du den Menschen, macht es ihn träge.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Monica Stinghe
In French language
Faites l'éloge du travail et cera sera une motivation, faite l'éloge de l'homme et cela va l'affaiblir.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Alex Bodoli
In Spanish language
Alaba el trabajo y será un llamamiento, alaba a la persona y resultará la apatía
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Monica Fernandez
In Italian language
Loda il lavoro e sarà uno stimolo, loda l'uomo e sarà una fiacchezza.
Nicolae Iorga, translated by Eliza Biță