The Fundamentals of Governance: Lead, Labor, and Never Weary

 Confucius taught Zi Lu about governance: “Lead by example, be diligent, and never grow weary.”

Zi Lu asked about government. The Master said, “Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.” He requested further instruction, and was answered, “Be not weary (in these things).”

子路问政。子曰:“先之,劳之。”请益。曰:“无倦。”

Source: The Analects, Zi Lu XIII, Chapter 1

Author: Confucius (in dialogue with Zi Lu)

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