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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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XXXI. The eulogium on Confucius continued.

Zhongyong XXXI. 4.

Therefore his fame overspreads the Middle Kingdom, and extends to all barbarous tribes. Wherever ships and carriages reach; wherever the strength of man penetrates; wherever the heavens overshadow and the earth sustains; wherever the sun and moon shine; wherever frosts and dews fall:– all who have blood and breath unfeignedly honor and love him. Hence it is said,– "He is the equal of Heaven."

Legge XXXI.4.

只有天下至诚之人才能治理天下的人伦纲常,树立天下的根本事业,懂得天地的变化繁育。他哪里有什么倚靠?

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