Analects 19.9

Original Text:

子夏曰君子有三变望之俨然即之也温听其言也厉

Translation:

Other Translations:

Zixia said, “The gentleman has three aspects: when you gaze upon him from afar, he appears grave and imposing; once you approach him, he appears mild and welcoming; and when you listen to his words, he appears strict and serious.”

Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.

Zixia said, The gentleman has three changes of appearance. Seen from a distance, he is austere. Approach more closely, and he is mild. Listen to his words, and he is sharp-spoken.

Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.

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