The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Strange doctrines are not to be studied.
The Master said, "The study of strange doctrines is injurious indeed!"
Legge II.16.
The Master said, 'To attack a task from the wrong end can do nothing but harm.'
Lau [2:16]
Le Maître dit : « Entrer en lutte avec le parti opposé, c'est nuisible. »
Couvreur II.16.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu II. 16. (32) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
Alias the Lunyu, the Lun Yü, the Analects, les Entretiens du maître avec ses disciples.
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