<p>Here is a good version from  "The Analects" by D.C. Lau
Zeng zi said," A Gentleman must be strong and resolute, for his burden is heavy and the road is long. He takes benevolence as his burden. Is that not heavy? Only with death does the road come to an end. Is that not long?</p>

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<p>I know it's a Confucian saying but I'd like to know the meaning behind it.  Anyone have a clue?:)</p>

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What does the following phrase mean “士不可不弘毅, 任重而道遠”?
# What does the following phrase mean “士不可不弘毅, 任重而道遠”?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-10-05)

I know it's a Confucian saying but I'd like to know the meaning behind it. Anyone have a clue?:)

**Tags:** translation, meaning, classical-chinese


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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-12-06. Score: 3

Here is a good version from "The Analects" by D.C. Lau
Zeng zi said," A Gentleman must be strong and resolute, for his burden is heavy and the road is long. He takes benevolence as his burden. Is that not heavy? Only with death does the road come to an end. Is that not long?


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