The People’s Confusion: When Punishment is Unjust

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Confucius said: “When punishments are unjust, the people know not where to place hand or foot.”

When punishments are not properly awarded, the people do not know how to move hand or foot.

刑罚不中，则民无所措手足。

Source: The Analects, Zi Lu XIII, Chapter 3

Author: Confucius

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