The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Only true virtue adapts a man for the varied conditions of life.
The Master said, "Those who are without virtue cannot abide long either in a condition of poverty and hardship, or in a condition of enjoyment. The virtuous rest in virtue; the wise desire virtue."
Legge IV.2.
The Master said, 'One who is not benevolent cannot remain long straitened circumstances, nor can he remain long in easy circum- stances. "The benevolent man is attracted to benevolence because he feels at home in it. The wise man is attracted to benevolence because he finds it to his advantage.'
Lau [4:2]
Le Maître dit : « Un homme dépourvu d'humanité ne peut demeurer longtemps dans le malheur ou dans le bonheur. L'homme honorable trouve la paix dans la vertu d'humanité ; l'homme sage en connaît tout le profit. »
Couvreur IV.2.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu IV. 2. (68) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
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