15.15 子曰:“躬自厚而薄责于人,则远怨矣。”

【译文】

孔子说:“责备自己严而责备别人宽,那就远离怨恨了。”

【YZG解释】

孔子说:“严于律己,自己有修身改过的机会,宽以待人,别人就愿意听从你,这样就可以远离怨恨了。”


【English Translation】

Confucius said: “If a person is strict with himself, he will have the opportunity to cultivate his virtue and correct his mistakes. If a person is lenient with others, then others will be willing to listen to him. In this way, he can stay away from resentment.”