论语中英文对照（10）

礼之用，和为贵(1.12)

（1.12）有子曰：“礼之用，和为贵。

先王之道，斯为美；小大由之，有所不行。

知和而和，不以礼节之，亦不可行也。”

    （1:12）Yu Tzu said: "In the actual practice of propriety, flexibility is important.

    This is what the ancient kings did so well--both the greater and the lesser used flexibility.

    Yet you should be aware: If you understand flexibility and use it, but don't structure yourself with propriety, things won't go well."

（江湖侠客 辑）