論語The Analects of Confucius

論語The Analects of Confucius

Book 19: 《子張》 Zi Zhang

《子張》 Passage 19.10

子夏曰:「君子信而後勞其民,未信則以為厲己也;信而後諫,未信則以為謗己也。」

Legge Translation (1861)

Zixia said: "The superior man, having obtained their confidence, may then impose labors on his people. If he have not gained their confidence, they will think that he is oppressing them. Having obtained the confidence of his prince, one may then remonstrate with him. If he have not gained his confidence, the prince will think that he is vilifying him."

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