Exploring the Analects

Exploring the Analects

Book 15: 《衛靈公》 Wei Ling Gong (Duke Ling of Wey)

《衛靈公》 Passage 15.18

子曰:「君子義以為質,禮以行之,孫以出之,信以成之。君子哉!」

Legge Translation (1861)

The Master said: "The superior man in everything considers righteousness to be essential. He performs it according to the rules of propriety. He brings it forth in humility. He completes it with sincerity. This is indeed a superior man."
君子

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