I admit people’s approach to me without committing myself as to what they may do when they have retired. Why must one be so severe? If a man purify himself to come to me, I receive him so purified, without guaranteeing his past conduct.
与其进也，不与其退也，唯何甚！人洁己以进，与其洁也，不保其往也。
Source: The Analects, Shu Er VII, Chapter 29
Author: Confucius
