论语古文今英译

近者悦远者来

（子路篇13.16）

叶公问政。子曰：“近者悦，远者来。”

【译文】

    叶公问孔子怎样管理政事。孔子说：“使近处的人高兴，使远处的人来归附。”

【英译】

    The Duke of Sheh asked about government. The Master said, "Good government obtains when those who are near are made happy, and those who are far off are attracted."