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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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VII. Their contrary conduct shows men's ignorance of the course and nature of the Mean.

Zhongyong VII. 1.

The Master said "Men all say, 'We are wise;' but being driven forward and taken in a net, a trap, or a pitfall, they know not how to escape. Men all say, 'We are wise;' but happening to choose the course of the Mean, they are not able to keep it for a round month."

Legge VII.

孔子说:“人人都说自己聪明,把他赶进网罟、槛笼、陷阱之中,却不知道躲避,人人都说自己聪明,好不容易选择了中庸之道,却连一个月都保持不住。”

白话翻译

Le Maître dit : "Les hommes disent tous : "Nous sommes sages", mais entraînés et pris dans un filet, un piège ou une trappe, ils ne savent s'en échapper. Les hommes disent tous: "Nous sommes sages", mais s'il arrive qu'ils choisissent la voir du Milieu, ils ne sont pas capables de la suivre pendant un mois plein."
Koki – 2006/12/08
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