7.38 子温而厉,威而不猛,恭而安。

【译文】

孔子温和而严厉,威严而不刚猛,恭敬而安详。

【YZG解释】

孔子温和而做事严肃精确,威严庄重而不刚猛暴戾,恭敬而安详。


【English Translation】

Confucius was gentle yet serious and precise in his work. Moreover, he was majestic and solemn without being fierce and violent. He is also reverent and serene.