Legge Translation (1861)

Zilu asked what constituted a COMPLETE man. The Master said: "Suppose a man with the knowledge of Zang Wuzhong, the freedom from covetousness of Gongchuo, the bravery of Zhuang of Bian, and the varied talents of Ran Qiu; add to these the accomplishments of the rules of propriety and music: — such an one might be reckoned a COMPLETE man."

He then added: "But what is the need for this at present? He who in the view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends: — such a man may be reckoned a COMPLETE man."