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Zhongyong Introduction Table of content – The Doctrine of the Mean

Confucius' grandson comments about the Way and human nature. Tr. Legge (en)

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XI. Only the sage man can come up to the requirements of the Mean.

Zhongyong XI. 1.

The Master said, "To live in obscurity, and yet practice wonders, in order to be mentioned with honor in future ages:– this is what I do not do.

Legge XI.1.

孔子说:“探求偏僻的主张,干那些诡怪的事情,纵是后代能传述下来,我是不干的。

白话翻译

Le Maître dit : "Vivre dans l'obscurité, et cependant accomplir des merveilles, afin d'être mentionné avec honneur par les âges futurs: c'est ce que je ne fais pas."
Koki – 2006/12/08
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