Analects 12.24

Original Text:

曾子曰君子以文会友以友辅仁

Translation:

Other Translations:

Master Zeng said, “The gentleman acquires friends by means of cultural refinement, and then relies upon his friends for support in becoming Good.”

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

Master Zeng said, The gentleman uses the arts in acquiring friends and uses friends in helping him to become humane.

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