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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. 5.

It is said in the Book of Poetry, "What needs no display is virtue. All the princes imitate it." Therefore, the superior man being sincere and reverential, the whole world is conducted to a state of happy tranquility.

Legge XXXIII.5.

《诗经·大雅·皇矣》上说:“我怀念天赋的美德,用不着恶声厉色。”孔子说:“用言语脸色来感化百姓,这效果是最差的。”《诗经·大雅·丞民》上说:“道德轻若羽毛。”羽毛虽轻,还有同类的东西可以比拟。《诗经·大雅·文王》上说:“上天的主宰,没有声音,没有气味。”这便是到极点了。

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