君子之于物也，爱之而弗仁；于民也，仁之而弗亲。亲亲而仁民，仁民而爱物。· In regard to inferior creatures，the gentleman is kind to them，but not loving. In regard to people generally，he is loving to them，but not affectionate. He is affectionate to his parents，and lovingly disposed to people generally. He is lovingly disposed to people generally，and kind to creatures.