Verse 15-Analects of Confucius Chapter 7

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Verse 15 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 7

English: Confucius said:"Simple meals, plain water to drink, elbow for pillow; happiness can be found within. Wealth and position obtained by unrighteous means are to me, floating clouds."

Modern: 孔子说：“吃粗饭，喝清水，弯着胳膊当枕头，但是心地从容安然，乐趣也就在其中了。用不正当的手段得来的财富和地位，在我看来，这就像浮云一样虚缈。”

Original: 子曰：“饭疏食，饮水，曲肱而枕之，乐亦在其中矣。不义而富且贵，于我如浮云。”

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