Analects 15.24

Original Text:

子贡问曰有一言而可以终身行之者乎子曰其恕乎己所不欲勿施于人

Translation:

Other Translations:

Zigong asked, “Is there one word that can serve as a guide for one’s entire life?”

The Master answered, “Is it not ‘understanding’ ? Do not impose upon others what you yourself do not desire.”

Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.

Zigong asked, Is there a single word that can guide a person’s conduct throughout life?

The Master said, That would be reciprocity, wouldn’t it? What you do not want others to do to you, do not do to others.

Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.