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Lun Yu Introduction Table of content – The Analects of Confucius

The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).

Lunyu XIV. 24. (371)

The different motives of learners in old times, and in the times of Confucius.
The Master said, "In ancient times, men learned with a view to their own improvement. Nowadays, men learn with a view to the approbation of others."

Legge XIV.25.

The Master said, 'Men of antiquity studied to improve themselves; men today study to impress others.'

Lau [14:24]

Le Maître dit : « Anciennement, on s'appliquait à l'étude pour soi-même ; à présent, on s'y livre pour [acquérir l'estime] des autres. »

Couvreur XIV.25.

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