論語The Analects of Confucius

論語The Analects of Confucius

Book 14: 《憲問》 Xian Wen (Xian Asked)

《憲問》 Passage 14.32

微生畝謂孔子曰:「丘何為是栖栖者與?無乃為佞乎?」孔子曰:「非敢為佞也,疾固也。」

Legge Translation (1861)

Wei-sheng Mu said to Confucius: "Qiu, how is it that you keep roosting about? Is it not that you are an insinuating talker?"

Confucius said: "I do not dare to play the part of such a talker, but I hate obstinacy."

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