不要开展备受公众观察及评论的公共利益事项,除非预先看到让事情圆满成功的方法。

In particular, do not embark on affairs of public interest, which will be open to the observation and criticism of the many, unless you foresee a way of bringing them to a successful conclusion.

Adapted from Thoughts of St. Ignatius Loyola for Every Day of the Year
Art by Colegio Mateus Ricci 利玛窦学校