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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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XXXIII

XXXIII. The commencement and the completion of a virtuous course.

Zhongyong XXXIII. 2.

It is said in the Book of Poetry, "Although the fish sink and lie at the bottom, it is still quite clearly seen." Therefore the superior man examines his heart, that there may be nothing wrong there, and that he may have no cause for dissatisfaction with himself. That wherein the superior man cannot be equalled is simply this,– his work which other men cannot see.

Legge XXXIII.2.

《诗经·大雅·抑》上说:“看你单独在屋内,虽在屋角最深处,对人也无内效。”所以君子不待行动,别人也尊敬他;不待说话,别人也相信他。

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