Confucian Analects · Analects 10.2
1. When he was waiting at court, in speaking with the great officers of the lower grade, he spake freely, but in a straightforward manner; in speaking with those of the higher grade, he did so blandly, but precisely. 2. When the ruler was present, his manner displayed respectful uneasiness; it was grave, but self-possessed.
Chinese · source text【第二章】【一節】朝、與下大夫言、侃侃如也、與上大夫言、誾誾如也。【二節】君在、踧踖如也、與與如也。
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Confucius · English translation by James Legge · bilingual transcription
James Legge, The Chinese Classics, Volume 1: Confucian Analects · Project Gutenberg #4094
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