Exploring the Analects

Exploring the Analects

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

《衛靈公》 Passage 15.5

子曰:「無為而治者,其舜也與?夫何為哉,恭己正南面而已矣。」

Legge Translation (1861)

The Master said: "May not Shun be instanced as having governed efficiently without exertion? What did he do? He did nothing but gravely and reverently occupy his royal seat."

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