Exploring the Analects

Exploring the Analects

Book 15: 《衛靈公》 Wei Ling Gong (Duke Ling of Wey)

《衛靈公》 Passage 15.19

子曰:「君子病無能焉,不病人之不己知也。」

Legge Translation (1861)

The Master said: "The superior man is distressed by his want of ability. He is not distressed by men's not knowing him."
君子

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