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4.18

Confucius said, “When you serve your parents, it’s okay to gently correct them. If you see that they don’t want to listen, though, be respectful. Continue working for their benefit and don’t complain.”

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Categories Book 4 Tags Confucius, Filiality, Remonstratation
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