The Boundary of Duty: No Office, No Administration

Confucius said: One who does not hold a specific office should not involve himself in its administrative plans.

He who is not in any particular office has nothing to do with plans for the administration of its duties.

不在其位,不谋其政。

Source: The Analects, Tai Bo VIII, Chapter 14

Author: Confucius

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