Exploring the Analects

Exploring the Analects

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

《衛靈公》 Passage 15.38

子曰:「事君,敬其事而後其食。」

Legge Translation (1861)

The Master said: "A minister, in serving his prince, reverently discharges his duties, and makes his emolument a secondary consideration."

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