【原文】

子貢問友：子曰：〝忠告而善道之，不可則止，毋自辱焉。〞

【參考譯文】

子貢詢問如何結交朋友，孔子說：〝誠懇地勸告並好言相導，若聽不進去就算了，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. "