Lun Yu – The Analects of Confucius

How to determine the characters of men.
1. The Master said, "See what a man does.
2. "Mark his motives.
3. "Examine in what things he rests.
4. "How can a man conceal his character? How can a man conceal his character?"

Legge II.10.

The Master said, 'Look at the means a man employs, observe the path he takes and examine where he feels at home. In what way is a man's true character hidden from view? In what way is a man's true character hidden from view?'

Lau [2:10]

Le Maître dit : « Si l'on considère pourquoi et comment un homme agit, si l'on examine ce qui l'apaise, pourra-t-il cacher ce qu'il est ? »

Couvreur II.10.