Analects 4.24

Original Text:

子曰君子欲讷于言而敏于行

Translation:

Other Translations:

The Master said, “The gentleman wishes to be slow to speak, but quick to act.”

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

The Master said, The gentleman desires to be hesitant in speech but prompt in action.

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

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