The differences of translation

From the Analects of KΗ’ng FΕ«zǐ (15:19), who is frequently Anglicized as Confucius:

Ames & RosemontThe Master said, “Exemplary persons are distressed by their own lack of ability, not by the failure of others to acknowledge them.”

Lyall (Proj. Gutenberg)The Master said, His shortcomings trouble a gentleman; to be unknown does not trouble him.

LeggeThe Master said, “The superior man is distressed by his want of ability. He is not distressed by men’s not knowing him.”

A. Charles Muller: The Master said: β€œThe noble man suffers from his own lack of ability, not from lack of recognition.”

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