Verse 16-Analects of Confucius Chapter 13

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Verse 16 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 13

English: Duke Ye⁽¹⁾ asked about governance.Confucius said:"Those who are close to you are pleased, those who are far away are attracted by your reputation."

Modern: 叶公^(一)问治国之道。孔子说：“亲敬的人感到悦服，远方的人来归附。”

Original: 叶公问政。子曰：“近者说，远者来。”

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Notes

• (1): Please see Verse 18 of Chapter 7
• (一): 请看述而篇，第十八句。