Analects 2.10
Original Text:
子曰视其所以观其所由察其所安人焉廋哉人焉廋哉
Translation:
Other Translations:
The Master said, “Look at the means a man employs, observe the basis from which he acts, and discover where it is that he feels at ease. Where can he hide? Where can he hide?”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
The Master said, Watch what he does, observe the path he follows, examine where he comes to rest – can any person then remain a mystery? Can any person remain a mystery?
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.