Verse 47-Analects of Confucius Chapter 14

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Verse 47 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 14

English: An errand boy from Que Tang came to pass a message to Confucius. Someone asked:" Is he improving?" Confucius said:"I have seen him in a chair designated for adults. I have seen him walking alongside his seniors. He does not look to improve, just want to achieve results hastily."

Modern: 阙党一个孩子来传达消息。有人问：“他有所进益吗？” 孔子说：“我看见他坐在成年人的位置，又看见他跟长辈并肩走路。他不求进益，只希望尽快取得成就。”

Original: 阙党童子将命。或问之曰：“益者与？”子曰：“吾见其居于位也，见其与先生并行也，非求益者也，欲速成者也。”

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