The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Only two classes whom practice cannot change.
The Master said, "There are only the wise of the highest class, and the stupid of the lowest class, who cannot be changed."
Legge XVII.3.
The Master said, 'It is only the most intelligent and the most stupid who are not susceptible to change.'
Lau [17:3]
Le Maître dit : « Il n'y a que deux classes d'hommes qui ne changent jamais de conduite : les plus instruits et les plus insensés. »
Couvreur XVII.3.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu XVII. 3. (450) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
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