Verse 17-Analects of Confucius Chapter 6
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Verse 17 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 6
English: Confucius said:"One is able to lives because he is honest. A man who dupes others is able to survive because he is spared at the moment."
Modern: 孔子说：“人能够生存，是因为他正直；不正直的人也能生存，因为他们侥幸避过祸患罢了。”
Original: 子曰：“人之生也直，罔之生也幸而免。”
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