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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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XXIX. An illustration of the sentence in the twenty-seventh chapter– "When he occupies a high station he is not proud;" or rather, the Sage and his institutions seen in their effect and issue.

Zhongyong XXIX. 5.

Such being the case, the movements of such a ruler, illustrating his institutions, constitute an example to the world for ages. His acts are for ages a law to the kingdom. His words are for ages a lesson to the kingdom. Those who are far from him, look longingly for him; and those who are near him, are never wearied with him.

Legge XXIX.5.

《诗经·周颂·振鹭》上说:“他在那里不被人怨恨,在这儿不被人讨厌,早早晚晚努力不倦,庶几乎美名传扬无止境。”君子没有不这样而能早称誉于天下后世的。

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