The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
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The great principle of reciprocity is the rule of life.
Tsze-kung asked, saying, "Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?" The Master said, "Is not RECIPROCITY such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."
Legge XV.23.
Tzu-kung asked, 'Is there a single word which can be a guide to conduct throughout one's life?' The Master said, 'It is perhaps the word "shu". Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.'
Lau [15:24]
Tzeu koung demanda s'il existait un mot qu'on pût observer toute la vie. Le Maître répondit : « N'est-ce pas celui de tolérance ? Ne faites pas à autrui ce que vous ne voudriez pas qu'on vous fasse à vous-même. »
Couvreur XV.23.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu XV. 24. (415) – Chinese on/off – Français/English
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