The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
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Confucius refuses to talk on military affairs. [...]
1. The duke Ling of Wei asked Confucius about tactics. Confucius replied, "I have heard all about sacrificial vessels, but I have not learned military matters." On this, he took his departure the next day. [...]
Legge XV.1.
Duke Ling of Wei asked Confucius about military formations. Confucius answered, 'I have, indeed, heard something about the use of sacrificial vessels, but I have never studied the matter of com- manding troops.' The next day he departed.
Lau [15:1]
Ling, prince de Wei, interrogea Confucius sur l'art de ranger les armées en bataille. Confucius répondit : « On m'a enseigné la manière de ranger les supports et les vases de bois pour les sacrifices ; je n'ai pas appris à commander les armées. » Confucius s'en alla dès le lendemain. [...]
Couvreur XV.1.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu XV. 1. (392) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
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