子路问事君子曰勿欺也而犯之
Zilu asked about serving one’s lord.
The Master replied, “Do not deceive him. Oppose him openly.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
Zilu asked how to serve the ruler. The Master said, Never deceive him; oppose him openly.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.
子曰事父母几谏见志不从又敬不违劳而不怨
The Master said, “In serving your parents you may gently remonstrate with them. However, once it becomes apparent that they have not taken your criticism to heart you should be respectful and not oppose them, and follow their lead diligently without resentment.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
The Master said, In serving your father and mother, you may gently admonish them. But if you see they have no intention of listening to you, then be respectful as before and do not disobey them. You might feel distressed but should never feel resentful.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.
