10-1
子路问强。
Zi-lu asked about energy.
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10-2
子曰：「南方之强与？北方之强与？抑而强与？
The Master said, "Do you mean the energy of the South, the energy of the North, or the energy which you should cultivate yourself?
10-3
宽柔以教，不报无道，南方之强也，君子居之。
To show forbearance and gentleness in teaching others; and not to revenge unreasonable conduct - this is the energy of southern regions, and the good man makes it his study.
10-4
衽金革，死而不厌，北方之强也，而强者居之。
To lie under arms; and meet death without regret - this is the energy of northern regions, and the forceful make it their study.
10-5
故君子和而不流，强哉矫！中立而不倚，强哉矫！国有道，不变塞焉，强哉矫！国无道，至死不变，强哉矫！」
Therefore, the superior man cultivates a friendly harmony, without being weak. How firm is he in his energy! He stands erect in the middle, without inclining to either side. How firm is he in his energy! When good principles prevail in the government of his country, he does not change from what he was in retirement. How firm is he in his energy! When bad principles prevail in the country, he maintains his course to death without changing. How firm is he in his energy!"