有子曰：“信近于义，言可复也。恭近于礼，远耻辱也。因不失其亲，亦可宗也。"
Master You said: Trustworthiness is close to righteousness: one's words are tested true. Reverence is close to li: it keeps shame and disgrace at a distance. One who can accord with these and not depart from his father's way-- such a one may truly be revered.
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