巧言令色鮮し仁

こうげんれいしょくすくなしじん
Alternative writings: 巧言令色少なし仁, 巧言令色すくなし仁
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A proverb from the Analects: those who use smooth talk and flattering expressions are likely to lack genuine benevolence (compassion/integrity).

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Examples

古典の授業で『巧言令色鮮し仁』の意味について説明を受けた。

In my classical studies class I received an explanation of the meaning of '巧言令色鮮し仁.'