论语名句英译丨每日一页（15）
115. 君子以文会友，以友辅仁。 （曾子）
A superior man gathers friends on literary grounds, and fosters his own morality with the help of such friends.
116. 名不正则言不顺，言不顺则事不成。
If a statement is not made in a licit name, it will not be justifiable. If the statement is not justifiable, the goal will not be achieved. （Note: If you raise money for the victims of disaster, that means you are doing it in a licit name, and people will donate their money eagerly.）
117. 上好义，则民莫敢不服。（以下都是对国君说的。）
If a state ruler loves righteousness, the people cannot but show their submission.
118. 上好信，则民莫敢不用情。
If a state ruler loves creditability, the people cannot but show sincerity.
119. 其身正，不令而行
He who stands rightly himself will inspire an action even before he gives the order.
120. 其身不正，虽令不从。
He who does not stand rightly himself will not have an order obeyed even when he gives one.
121. 不能正其身，如正人何？
If one cannot right himself, how can he right others?
122. 苟正其身矣，于从政乎何有？
If one makes himself upright, what difficulty will he have in government?
123. 无欲速，无见小利。
Do not want things done too hastily; do not covet petty gains.
124. 见小利则大事不成。
Coveting petty gains will fail great accomplishment.
