Verse 18-Analects of Confucius Chapter 8

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Verse 18 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 8

English: Confucius said:"How magnificent! Shun and Yu ⁽¹⁾ had the ultimate power, yet they still rule with benevolence."

Modern: 孔子说：“伟大啊！舜和禹^(一)得到了天下，却谦恭礼让，以德而治。

Original: 子曰：“巍巍乎，舜、禹之有天下也而不与焉！”

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Notes

• (1): Chinese Emperor believed to be the first Shang Dynasty Emperor.
• (一): 夏代开国君主。