《论语》中英文版
第九章 子罕篇(22)
子曰；“苗而不秀者有矣夫！秀而不實者有矣夫！”
The Master said, "There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower! There are cases where it flowers but no fruit is subsequently produced!"
【原文】
子曰：“苗而不秀者有矣夫①！秀而不实者有矣夫②！”
