HomePhilosophersConfucius QuotesThe Completion of Welcome: Confucius on the Imperative to “Settle” Whom You Have “Attracted” The Completion of Welcome: Confucius on the Imperative to “Settle” Whom You Have “Attracted”By Zheng / June 15, 2026 / contentment, idiom, Ji Shi XVI, retention, settlement, The Analects, 既来之则安之 Having attracted them, make them content and settled. 既来之,则安之。 Source: The Analects, Ji Shi XVI, Chapter 1 Author: Confucius Related Posts According to Confucius, Governing the Kingdom Is as Easy as Looking on This The Twofold Path of the Gentleman: Extensive Learning Anchored by Ritual Propriety The Core of Humanity: “To Love All Men” That Which May Be Heard: Zi Gong on the Master’s Profound Silence Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Type here.. Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.