1The Master said, 'A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all, and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.'
Book 1, Passage 1.6
The Master said, 'A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love…
子曰：“弟子入则孝，出则弟，谨而信，泛爱众，而亲仁。行有余力，”…
All 16 passages in Book 16 of 16
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Chinese commentary · 6 notes
The notes printed with this passage in Chinese editions, kept in Chinese, for readers who come to the text that way.
弟子：有二义，一是指年幼之人，弟系对兄而言，子系对父而言，故曰弟子：二是指学生。此处取前义。入：古时父子分别住在不同的居处，学习则在外舍。入是入父宫，指进到父亲住处；或说在家。
出：与“入”相对而言，指外出拜师学习。出则弟，是说要用悌道对待师长，也可泛指年长于自己的人。
谨：寡言少语称之为谨。
仁：指具有仁德的人，即温和、善良的人。此形容词用作名词。
行有余力：指有闲暇时间或剩余的精力。
文：指诗、书、礼、乐等文化知识。