Verse 9-Analects of Confucius Chapter 19

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Verse 9 of Analects of Confucius Chapter 19

English: Zi Xia said:"The gentleman gives three impressions: Seen from afar, he is awe-inspiring. On approaching, he is amiable. On listening, his words are stern."

Modern: 子夏说：“君子给人三种观感：远看他的样子庄严可怕，接近他又温和可亲，听他说话语言严厉不苟。”

Original: 子夏曰：“君子有三变：望之俨然，即之也温，听其言也厉。”

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