The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Different causes of insubordination;– a lesson to rulers.
The Master said, "The man who is fond of daring and is dissatisfied with poverty, will proceed to insubordination. So will the man who is not virtuous, when you carry your dislike of him to an extreme."
Legge VIII.10.
The Master said, 'Being fond of courage while detesting poverty will lead men to unruly behaviour. Excessive detestation of men who are not benevolent will provoke them to unruly behaviour.'
Lau [8:10]
Le Maître dit : « Celui qui aime à montrer de la bravoure et supporte avec peine sa pauvreté causera du désordre. Si un homme, qui n'est pas pleinement humain, se voit trop détesté, il tombera dans le désordre. »
Couvreur VIII.10.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu VIII. 10. (198) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
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