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Lun Yu Introduction Table of content – The Analects of Confucius

The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).

Lunyu XI. 21. (288)

We may not hastily judge a man to be good from his discourse.
The Master said, "If, because a man's discourse appears solid and sincere, we allow him to be a good man, is he really a superior man? or is his gravity only in appearance?"

Legge XI.20.

The Master said, 'is one who simply sides with tenacious opinions a gentleman? or is he merely putting on a dignified appearance?'

Lau [11:21]

Le Maître dit : « Il est vrai qu'il parle avec sérieux. Mais est-il vraiment un homme honorable, ou n'en a-t-il que l'apparence ? »

Couvreur XI.20.

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