Quote of Confucius: If, because a man's discourse appears...
Biography - Confucius:
Born: -551 - Died: -479
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
Note
The Master said, "If, because a man's discourse appears solid and sincere, we allow him to be a good man, is he really a superior man? or is his gravity only in appearance?"
BOOK XI. HSIEN TSIN. 20.
Quote source: Analects
Translation
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