全诗原文及草译如下：
Oath of Modernism
现代主义之誓
by Jody Brown
I, modernism, being of sound mind and having a firm understanding of what should be, do solemnly swear to ignore the needs of poor people and democrats.
我，现代主义，头脑清醒，信念坚定，我庄严宣誓：无视贫穷与民瑞脑消金兽主的需求。
I, modernism, will not knowingly or unintentionally promote the excessive ornamentation favored by the nostalgic and simple-minded.
我，现代主义，绝不会蓄意或是无意地施以过多那些怀旧和愚蠢之人所热衷的装饰。
I, modernism will remain pure, and separate, loosening my tie, only after a few drinks, or when feeling comfortable, or under the influence of a potential high-profile client.
我，现代主义，依旧纯净、独立。我只会在小酌微醺之后、兴致盎然之时，或是在某位潜在的重要客户的影响下，才松开我的领带。
I, modernism, will connect to the past, only as required to secure planning commission approval.
我，现代主义，只在必要的时候才会连接历史，以确保设计任务的完成。
I, modernism, will be new…. again.
我，现代主义，将会……再次焕然一新。
I, modernism, will embody the aspirations of the elite, assuming they continue to finance my efforts.
我，现代主义，将体现精英阶层的意志，如果他们能一直对我慷慨解囊的话。
I, modernism, will reflect the truth, as I have defined it.
我，现代主义，将反映事实——那些由我所定义的事实。
I, modernism, will seem straight-forward, imply clarity, promise simplicity, and take a long time to acquire.
我，现代主义，将做勇往直前状，以清晰性与简单性为己任，并将用很长一段时间去实现他们。
I, modernism, will be better than that which is not modernism.
我，现代主义，将会比非现代主义的一切更优越。
I, modernism, will be costly in my attempts to be cost-effective.
我，现代主义，将以高昂的代价，证明我的花销都是有效的。
I, modernism, being of sound mind and body, will be relevant, relatively speaking.
我，现代主义，头脑清醒、身躯健全，相对而言，我将会举足轻重。
I, modernism, will begin with a simple idea, and will remind you of this as things begin to become complicated.
我，现代主义，将伴随一个简单的概念起航，并将在事态复杂起来的时候提醒你
一切仍简明如初。
I, modernism, will be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent, and ALWAYS help I.M. Pei cross the street.
我，现代主义，可靠、忠诚、有益、友好、恭谦、和善、不忘本、精彩、勇敢、干净，举足轻重，并将一直帮助贝聿铭安全地穿过马路。
I, modernism, will be simple, unless given too much time to think about it.
我，现代主义，将简单明了，除非你有太过充足的时间来思考这一点。
I, modernism, will be….
我，现代主义，将会……
