Verse 18-Analects of Confucius Chapter 13

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Verse 18 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 13

English: Duke Ye said to Confucius:"In my hometown, we have an example of an honest man. When the father stole a sheep, the son stands out to testify against him." Confucius said:"In our village, things are different. The father will cover up for the son and the son will cover up for their father. And honesty is to be found within it. "

Modern: 叶公告诉孔子：“我故乡有个正直的人，父亲偷别人的羊，他出来指证。” 孔子说：“我故乡正直的人，跟这个人不一样；父亲替儿子隐瞒，儿子替父亲隐瞒，而正直就在其中。”

Original: 叶公语孔子曰：“吾党有直躬者，其父攘羊，而子证之。”孔子曰：“吾党之直者异于是，父为子隐，子为父隐。直在其中矣。”

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