Original Text:
子曰不在其位不谋其政
Translation:
Other Translations:
The Master said, “Do not discuss matters of government policy that do not fall within the scope of your official duties.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
The Master said, If one does not hold the position, one does not dictate the policies that go with it.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.