A disciple enquired what constituted a wise and good man. Confucius answered,"A wise and good man is one who acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions."
中文:子贡问君子。子曰:“先行其言而后从之。”
注释:一位学生询问怎样才算是一个明智而良善的人。孔子回答说:“一个明智而良善的人,就是一个先做而后说,然后,又按照行动来说话的人。”