The Root of Theft: When the Leader’s Covetousness Invites Crime

Confucius said: “If you yourself were not covetous, even rewarding theft would not make people steal.”

If you, sir, were not covetous, although you should reward them to do it, they would not steal.

苟子之不欲,虽赏之不窃。

Source: The Analects, Yan Yuan XII, Chapter 18

Author: Confucius

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