Lun Yu 
– The Analects of Confucius
The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Lunyu IV. 11. (77)
The different mindings of the superior and the small man.
The Master said, "The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort. The superior man thinks of the sanctions of law; the small man thinks of favors which he may receive."
Legge IV.11.
The Master said, 'While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment.'
Lau [4:11]
Le Maître dit : « L'homme honorable aspire à la perfection, et l'homme de peu, à la terre ; l'homme honorable s'attache à observer les lois, et l'homme de peu, à s'attirer des faveurs. »
Couvreur IV.11.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu IV. 11. (77) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
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