Book 7: 《述而》 Shu Er (Transmission)
《述而》 Passage 7.29
互鄉難與言，童子見，門人惑。子曰：「與其進也，不與其退也，唯何甚！人潔己以進，與其潔也，不保其往也。」
Legge Translation (1861)
It was difficult to talk (profitably and reputably) with the people of Hu-xiang, and a lad of that place having had an interview with the Master, the disciples doubted.The Master said: "I admit people's approach to me without committing myself as to what they may do when they have retired. Why must one be so severe? If a man purify himself to wait upon me, I receive him so purified, without guaranteeing his past conduct."
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