In serving his parents, a son may remonstrate with them, but gently; when he sees that they do not incline to follow his advice, he shows an increased degree of reverence, but does not abandon his purpose; and should they punish him, he does not allow himself to murmur.
事父母几谏。见志不从，又敬不违，劳而不怨。
Source: The Analects, Li Ren IV, Chapter 18
Author: Confucius / 孔子
