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

Lunyu XVII. 17. (464)

See Book I Chapter III
The Master said, "Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with virtue."

Legge XVII.17.

The Master said, 'It is rare, indeed, for a man with cunning words and an ingratiating face to be benevolent.'

Lau [17:17]

Le Maître dit : « Chercher à plaire aux hommes par des discours étudiés et un extérieur composé est rarement signe de plénitude humaine. »

Couvreur I.3.

xiang=comprehensive should be xian=seldom, fresh. [Corrected, thanks]
David – 2004/12/07
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