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Analects of Confucius · Chapter 14: Book XIV: HSIEN WAN

Analects of Confucius 14.25

translated from Classical Chinese by James Legge, 1893

The Master said, ‘In ancient times, men learned with a view to their own improvement. Now-a-days, men learn with a view to the approbation of others.’

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