Original Text:
叶公问政子曰近者说远者来
Translation:
Other Translations:
The Duke of She asked about governing.
The Master said, “[Act so that] those near to you are pleased, and those who are far from you are drawn closer.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
The lord of She asked about government. The Master said, When those close by are happy, those from far away gather around.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.