【原文】
子贡问友：子曰：〝忠告而善道之，不可则止，毋自辱焉。〞
【參考译文】
子贡询问如何结交朋友，孔子说：〝诚恳地劝告并好言相导，若听不进去就算了，不必自取其辱。〞
【English Translation】
Zi Gong asked about the treatment of friends. Confucius said: "Towards friends, one should be loyal and give advice earnestly. If they reject your advice, do not be vexed. "