In choice of instruments, it is better to choose men of a plainer sort, that are like to do that, that is committed to them, and to report back again faithfully the success, than those that are cunning, to contrive, out of other men's business, somewhat to grace themselves, and will help the matter in report for satisfaction's sake.

选择办事人时，宁可选朴实的人：他们会照托付办事，如实报告结果；不要选狡黠的人，借他人的事务抬高自己，又为讨好而粉饰报告。