子曰。巧言令色、
zǐ yuē qiǎo yán lìng sè
鮮矣仁。
xiān yǐ rén
子曰 - The Master said
巧言 - glib/smooth words
令色 - a contrived (pleasant/seductive) demeanour
鮮- rare
矣 - already (declarative tone)
仁 - benevolent
The Master said: "Smooth talkers who are skilled in contriving a pleasant manner to attract people are seldom truly benevolent." - Analects 1:3
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