(1)The philosopher Zeng said:"I daily examine myself on three points:— whether, in transacting business for othe
rs, I may have been not faithful；— whether, in intercourse with friends, I may have been not sincere；— whether I may have not mastered and practiced the instructions of my teacher." (Legge)
(2)Master Zeng said, everyday I examine myself on these three points: In acting on behalf of others, have I always been loyal to their interests? In intercourse with my friends, have I always been true to my word? Have I failed to repeat the precepts that have been handed down to me? (Waley)
I ask my self, said Master Zeng, three questions everyday: Indealing with others, have I not thought of their interests? In making friends, have my deeds not agreed with my words? In teaching students, have I not put into practice what I teach them?
