How should I Paraphrase the quotation from Chinese philosopher Confucius: “To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.” ???

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How should I Paraphrase the  quotation from Chinese philosopher Confucius: “To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”  ???

anonymous · Answer

I have we must become humble to our lives and families together to put the nation and the world in its right order. would this be correct??

anonymous · Answer

I Would Say: We Must Humble Ourselves Before Attempting To Humble The Nation."

e.mccormick · Answer

Fix yourself before you try to fix others, but once you and others are so prepared, you may go forth and help fix larger things.