Analects of Confucius 5.24

translated from Classical Chinese by James Legge, 1893

The Master said, ‘Fine words, an insinuating appearance, and excessive respect;— Tso Ch’iu-ming was ashamed of them. I also am ashamed of them. To conceal resentment against a person, and appear friendly with him;— Tso Ch’iu-ming was ashamed of such conduct. I also am ashamed of it.’