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12.23

Zigong asked about the way of friendship.

Confucius replied, “Be honest with your friends, and show them the right path with skill and tact. But if they’re unwilling to listen, just stop. Don’t humiliate yourself.”

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Categories Book 12 Tags Confucius, Friendship, Honesty, Remonstratation, Zigong
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