To those who are good (to me), I am good;
and to those who are not good (to me), I am also good;--
and thus (all) get to be good.
To those who are sincere (with me), I am sincere;
and to those who are not sincere (with me), I am also sincere;--
and thus (all) get to be sincere.

The sage has in the world an appearance of indecision,
and keeps his mind in a state of indifference to all.
The people all keep their eyes and ears directed to him,
and he deals with them all as his children.

　　　　Translator: James Legge