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Lun Yu Introduction Table of content – 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 XV. 24. (415)

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.

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