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第二十一章

1. 或謂孔子曰：「子奚不為政。」

2. 子曰：「《書》云：『孝乎！惟孝，友于兄弟，施於有政。』是亦為政，奚其為為政？」

CHAPTER XXI.

1. Some one addressed Confucius, saying, 'Sir, why are you not engaged in the government?'

2. The Master said, 'What does the Shu-ching say of filial piety?--"You are filial, you discharge your brotherly duties. These qualities are displayed in government." This then also constitutes the exercise of government. Why must there be THAT--making one be in the government?'
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