Original Text:
子曰众恶之必察焉众好之必察焉
Translation:
Other Translations:
The Master said, “When the multitude hates a person, you must examine them and judge for yourself. The same holds true for someone whom the multitude love.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
The Master said, When everyone hates someone, look into the matter carefully. When everyone likes someone, look into the matter carefully.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.