Lun Yu 
– The Analects of Confucius
The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).
Lunyu X. 16. (256)
Traits of Confucius's intercourse with others.
[...] 2. Chi K'ang having sent him a present of physic, he bowed and received it, saying, "I do not know it. I dare not taste it."
Legge X.11.
When K'ang Tzu sent a gift of medicine, [Confucius] bowed his head to the ground before accepting it. However, he said, 'Not kowing its properties, I dare not taste it.'
Lau [10:16]
[...] Ki K'ang tzeu1 lui ayant envoyé un remède en présent, le Maître s'inclina, reçut le présent, et dit : « Je ne connais pas ce remède2 ; je n'oserai pas le prendre. »
Couvreur X.11.
The Analects of Confucius – Lun Yu X. 16. (256) – Chinese off/on – Français/English
Alias the Lunyu, the Lun Yü, the Analects, les Entretiens du maître avec ses disciples.
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