Verse 11-Analects of Confucius Chapter 7

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Verse 11 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 7

English: Confucius said:"If riches could be acquired without contradicting morals and ethics, even if I am required to hold a lowly position, I would still do it. If riches are obtained using immoral or unethical ways, I would rather do what I love."

Modern: 孔子说：“财富的取得如果是合乎义理道德的，即使是替别人执鞭、守门的下等差役，我也去做。如果取得的方法不合乎义理道德，我宁愿舍弃它，去做自己所爱的事。”

Original: 子曰：“富而可求也，虽执鞭之士，吾亦为之。如不可求，从吾所好。”

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