Original Text:
子曰古之学者为己今之学者为人
Translation:
Other Translations:
The Master said, “In ancient times scholars learned for their own sake; these days they learn for the sake of others.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
The Master said, Formerly people studied to improve themselves; now they do so to impress others.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.