Verse 6-Analects of Confucius Chapter 13

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Verse 6 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 13

English: Confucius said:"If one is righteous and sets a good example, others would take action without his instructions. If one is not righteous or does not set a good example, others would not take action even if he pass down instructions."

Modern: 孔子说：“自身正直，不许号令则自然执行；自身不正直，虽有号令也无人服从。”

Original: 子曰：“其身正，不令而行；其身不正，虽令不从。”

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