The Analects论语

Book 14, Passage 14.3

The Master said, 'When good government prevails in a state, language may be lofty and bold, and actions the same. When bad government prevails, the actions may…

子曰:“邦有道,危言危行;邦无道,危行言孙。”
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1 sentences · 2 notes
子zǐ曰yuē:“邦bāng有yǒu道dào,危wēi言yán危wēi行xíng;邦bāng无wú道dào,危wēi行xíng言yán孙sūn。”

1The Master said, 'When good government prevails in a state, language may be lofty and bold, and actions the same. When bad government prevails, the actions may be lofty and bold, but the language may be with some reserve.'

Chinese commentary · 2 notes

The notes printed with this passage in Chinese editions, kept in Chinese, for readers who come to the text that way.

危:直,正直。

孙:通“逊”。

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