Verse 23-Analects of Confucius Chapter 7

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Verse 23 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 7

English: Confucius said:" You all think that I have things to hide from you? I do not have anything to hide. If I myself cannot set an example, I would not impart to you. This is my character."

Modern: 孔子说：“你们几位学生认为我有所隐瞒，没有悉心教诲？我没有什么好隐瞒的。我无法躬身践行，我不会教诲与你们，这就是我的为人。”

Original: 子曰：“二三子以我为隐乎？吾无隐乎尔。吾无行而不与二三子者，是丘也。”

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