Verse 19-Analects of Confucius Chapter 5

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Verse 19 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 5

English: Ji Wen Zi⁽¹⁾ always thinks through many times before he acted. Confucius said:"Twice would be enough."

Modern: 季文子^(一) 每间事都经过多次深思熟虑，才付诸行动。孔子说：“只须再次思考，就可以了。”

Original: 季文子三思而后行。子闻之，曰：“再，斯可矣。”

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Notes

• (1): Official of the State of Lu(鲁)
• (一): 鲁国官员。