【原文】

叶公问政，子曰：〝近者说，远者来。〞

【參考译文】

叶公向孔子询问政务，孔子说：〝让您管辖范围内的百姓高兴，管辖范围外的人纷纷来归附您。〞

【English Translation】

The Duke of She asked about government. Confucius said: "Good government is when people within your area of administration are happy, and many form outside your vicinity are attracted to come. "