The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Different stages of attainment.
The Master said, "They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it."
Legge VI.18.
Master said, 'To be fond of something is better than merely to know it, and to find joy in it is better than merely to be fond of it.'
Lau [6:20]
Le Maître dit : « Mieux vaut l'aimer que la connaître seulement, et mieux vaut encore en faire ses délices que de l'aimer seulement. »
Couvreur VI.18.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu VI. 20. (140) – Chinese on/off – Français/English
Alias the Lunyu, the Lun Yü, the Analects, les Entretiens du maître avec ses disciples.
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