論語The Analects of Confucius

論語The Analects of Confucius

Book 14: 《憲問》 Xian Wen (Xian Asked)

《憲問》 Passage 14.37

子曰:「賢者辟世,其次辟地,其次辟色,其次辟言。」子曰:「作者七人矣。」

Legge Translation (1861)

The Master said: "Some men of worth withdraw from the world.

Some withdraw from particular States.

Some withdraw because of disrespectful looks.

Some withdraw because of contradictory language."

The Master said: "Those who did this were seven men."

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