2.10. See what a man does, said the

2.10. See what a man does, said the Master, examine why he has done so, and observe whether he is content. Can his character remain hidden? Can it remain hidden?

2.10 子曰：“视其所以⑴，观其所由⑵，察其所安⑶。人焉哉⑷？人焉哉？”


【译文】孔子说：“考查一个人所结交的朋友；观察他为达到一定目的所采用的方式方法；了解他的心情，安于什么，不安于什么。那么，这个人怎样隐藏得住呢？这个人怎样隐藏得住呢？