The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Good government seen from its effects.
1. The duke of Sheh asked about government.
2. The Master said, "Good government obtains, when those who are near are made happy, and those who are far off are attracted."
Legge XIII.16.
The Governor of She asked about government. The Master said, 'Ensure that those who are near are pleased and those who are far away are attracted.'
Lau [13:16]
Le prince de Che interrogea Confucius sur l'art de gouverner. Le Maître répondit : « Si les proches sont contents, ceux qui sont loin viennent d'eux-mêmes. »
Couvreur XIII.16.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu XIII. 16. (333) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
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