The Three Rules of Administration: Lead, Pardon, Promote

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Confucius said: “First, lead your officers; pardon small faults; promote the virtuous and talented.”

Employ first the services of your various officers, pardon small faults, and raise to office men of virtue and talents.

先有司，赦小过，举贤才。

Source: The Analects, Zi Lu XIII, Chapter 2

Author: Confucius

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