说苑/董安于治晉陽，問政於蹇老，蹇老曰：「曰忠，曰信，曰敢。

董安于治晉陽，問政於蹇老，蹇老曰：「曰忠，曰信，曰敢。

Eric Henry

When Dong Anyu35 was in charge of affairs at Jinyang, he consulted with Elder Jian36 about government.

」董安于曰：「安忠乎？

Eric Henry

Elder Jian said, “It resides in loyalty; it resides in reliability; it resides in daring.” “What do you mean by loyalty?” Anyu asked.

」曰：「忠於主。

Eric Henry

“Loyalty to your ruler,” Jian replied.

」曰：「安信乎？

Eric Henry

“What do you mean by reliability?” Anyu asked.

」曰：「信於令。

Eric Henry

“Reliability in backing up commands,” Jian replied.

」曰：「安敢乎？

Eric Henry

“What do you mean by daring?” Anyu asked.

」曰：「敢於不善人。

Eric Henry

“To be daring in showing no preferences,” Jian replied.

」董安于曰：「此三者足矣。」

Eric Henry

“These three principles are sufficient,” said Anyu.