1-fact | faile-rambl | ranks-zu
Analect
501 19| Tsang said, "The rulers have failed in their duties, and the
502 17| Anciently, men had three failings, which now perhaps are not
503 18| belonging to it. As to the failure of right principles to make
504 12| friendship. The Master said, "Faithfully admonish your friend, and
505 17| to behave to. If you are familiar with them, they lose their
506 11| this let there be added a famine in corn and in all vegetables:-
507 9 | does not render his name famous by any particular thing."
508 18| fourth meal, went to Ch'in. Fang-shu, the drum master, withdrew
509 12| successful, may be called farseeing." Tsze-kung asked about
510 6 | proceeding to Ch'i, he had fat horses to his carriage,
511 19| of my Master is several fathoms high. If one do not find
512 4 | the small man thinks of favors which he may receive." The
513 10| a garment of black; over fawn's fur one of white; and
514 4 | their words, was that they feared lest their actions should
515 8 | object, and were always fearing also lest you should lose
516 18| fowl, prepared millet, and feasted him. He also introduced
517 16| enjoyment in the pleasures of feasting:-these are injurious." Confucius
518 7 | were-extraordinary things, feats of strength, disorder, and
519 17| They show how to regulate feelings of resentment. "From them
520 13| pronounce to be filial, whom his fellow villagers and neighbors
521 18| sent to Lu a present of female musicians, which Chi Hwan
522 3 | great question indeed! "In festive ceremonies, it is better
523 14| require from him the small fidelity of common men and common
524 18| Chieh-ni were at work in the field together, when Confucius
525 2 | good." The Master said, "At fifteen, I had my mind bent on learning. "
526 1 | Poetry, 'As you cut and then file, as you carve and then polish.'-
527 10| dislike to have his rice finely cleaned, nor to have his
528 7 | attainment in what is good be firmly grasped. "Let perfect virtue
529 10| damp and turned sour, nor fish or flesh which was gone.
530 4 | selecting a residence do not fix on one where such prevail,
531 4 | go abroad, he must have a fixed place to which he goes."
532 9 | The Master said, "Never flagging when I set forth anything
533 1 | poor man who yet does not flatter, and the rich man who is
534 10| discolored, or what was of a bad flavor, nor anything which was
535 10| it instantly rises. It flies round, and by and by settles.
536 6 | the rear on an occasion of flight, when they were about to
537 5 | will get upon a raft, and float about on the sea. He that
538 7 | unrighteousness, are to me as a floating cloud." The Master said, "
539 18| Disorder, like a swelling flood, spreads over the whole
540 19| the evil of the world will flow in upon him." Tsze-kung
541 9 | plant does not go on to flower! There are cases where it
542 3 | while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus
543 17| may be steeped in a dark fluid without being made black? "
544 9 | flowers of the aspen-plum flutter and turn! Do I not think
545 5 | the Master said, "Yu is fonder of daring than I am. He
546 6 | imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled." The Master said, "The
547 19| superior man be such as to make fools of any of them? Is it not
548 11| He does not tread in the footsteps of others, but moreover,
549 15| confound virtue. Want of forbearance in small matters confounds
550 14| Tsze-yu, the manager of foreign intercourse, then polished
551 3 | descends, and exacts the forfeit of drinking. In his contention,
552 10| home, he did not put on any formal deportment. When he saw
553 7 | and the Master said, "I am fortunate! If I have any errors, people
554 6 | the effect of mere good fortune." The Master said, "They
555 18| the band master at the fourth meal, went to Ch'in. Fang-shu,
556 16| such and such a thing,' and framing explanations for their conduct. "
557 14| knowledge of Tsang Wu-chung, the freedom from covetousness of Kung-ch'
558 10| the lower grade, he spoke freely, but in a straightforward
559 1 | careful in his speech; he frequents the company of men of principle
560 17| and, in procuring fire by friction, we go through all the changes
561 16| Confucius said, "There are three friendships which are advantageous,
562 15| two things, as it were, fronting him. When he is in a carriage,
563 9 | cases where it flowers but fruit is not subsequently produced!"
564 17| only in sport." Kung-shan Fu-zao, when he was holding Pi,
565 4 | abandon virtue, how can he fulfill the requirements of that
566 14| occupying the seat of a full-grown man; I observe that he walks
567 3 | better to pay court to the furnace then to the southwest corner?'"
568 17| anything good! Are there not gamesters and chess players? To be
569 13| good for that as an old gardener." Fan Ch'ih having gone
570 13| requested also to be taught gardening, and was answered, "I am
571 14| the night in Shih-man, the gatekeeper said to him, "Whom do you
572 3 | intercepting the view at their gates. Kwan had likewise a screen
573 10| occupy the middle of the gateway; when he passed in or out,
574 9 | said, "There is a beautiful gem here. Should I lay it up
575 5 | utensil." "What utensil?" "A gemmed sacrificial utensil." Some
576 17| propriety,' they say. Are gems and silk all that is meant
577 20| this is called injury. And, generally, in the giving pay or rewards
578 13| it would stir require a generation, and then virtue would prevail."
579 17| with disrespect. If you are generous, you will win all. If you
580 9 | be pleased with words of gentle advice? But it is unfolding
581 4 | remonstrate with them, but gently; when he sees that they
582 1 | complaisant and thus he gets his information. The master'
583 8 | philosopher Tsang said, "Gifted with ability, and yet putting
584 10| market. He was never without ginger when he ate. He did not
585 17| Master said, "Of all people, girls and servants are the most
586 5 | replied, "With his sash girt and standing in a court,
587 5 | Tsze-lu hearing this was glad, upon which the Master said, "
588 19| The mean man is sure to gloss his faults." Tsze-hsia said, "
589 12| like the hide of a dog or a goat stripped of its hair." The
590 11| appointments of Heaven, and his goods are increased by him. Yet
591 12| Master said, "The art of governing is to keep its affairs before
592 13| The Master said, "The governments of Lu and Wei are brothers."
593 15| enough to hold fast; when he governs also with dignity, yet if
594 12| whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor
595 5 | are not equal to him. I grant you, you are not equal to
596 16| great officers hold in their grasp the orders of the state,
597 7 | in what is good be firmly grasped. "Let perfect virtue be
598 1 | his food does not seek to gratify his appetite, nor in his
599 15| he do? He did nothing but gravely and reverently occupy his
600 19| and virtue remember the greater principles of them, and
601 7 | the Master exercised the greatest caution were-fasting, war,
602 19| truth of any accusation, be grieved for and pity them, and do
603 7 | though I should become a groom with whip in hand to get
604 1 | practical courses naturally grow up. Filial piety and fraternal
605 14| against Heaven. I do not grumble against men. My studies
606 7 | him so purified, without guaranteeing his past conduct." The Master
607 16| How can he be used as a guide to a blind man, who does
608 1 | with, he can make them his guides and masters." The Master
609 8 | if on the brink of a deep gulf, as if treading on thin
610 5 | The Master said, "In a hamlet of ten families, there may
611 6 | away in the neighborhoods, hamlets, towns, and villages?" The
612 13| they are so many pecks and hampers, not worth being taken into
613 18| hand drum, withdrew to the Han. Yang, the assistant music
614 14| nothing worthy of being handed down; and living on to old
615 14| the Duke Ai, saying, "Chan Hang has slain his sovereign.
616 9 | be compared to what may happen in raising a mound. If there
617 18| Tsze-lu, following the Master, happened to fall behind, when he
618 14| are seven men." Tsze-lu happening to pass the night in Shih-man,
619 10| his words came as if he hardly had breath to utter them.
620 4 | condition of poverty and hardship, or in a condition of enjoyment.
621 19| forthwith they would be harmonious. While he lived, he would
622 4 | to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons
623 5 | part procure themselves hatred. I know not whether he be
624 5 | compare myself with Hui? Hui hears one point and knows all
625 20| throughout the kingdom the hearts of the people turned towards
626 10| which had been injured by heat or damp and turned sour,
627 11| home singing." The Master heaved a sigh and said, "I give
628 20| said, "Oh! you, Shun, the Heaven-determined order of succession now
629 20| within the four seas, the Heavenly revenue will come to a perpetual
630 19| just in the same way as the heavens cannot be gone up by the
631 8 | he keep from violence and heedlessness; that in regulating his
632 14| Zang was squatting on his heels, and so waited the approach
633 9 | tattered robe quilted with hemp, yet standing by the side
634 10| Master said, "There is the hen-pheasant on the hill bridge. At its
635 | hence
636 | hers
637 | herself
638 18| and I-yi, that, while they hid themselves in their seclusion,
639 10| private audience, he looked highly pleased. The superior man
640 10| the hen-pheasant on the hill bridge. At its season! At
641 19| virtue of other men are hillocks and mounds which may be
642 7 | discourse were-the Odes, the History, and the maintenance of
643 6 | brindled cow be red and homed, although men may not wish
644 16| yet he is planning these hostile movements within the state.-
645 18| assistant music master, and Hsiang, master of the musical stone,
646 14| either of the states Tang or Hsieh." Tsze-lu asked what constituted
647 13| small man, indeed, is Fan Hsu! If a superior man love
648 14| to be killed, when Shao Hu died, with his master, but
649 7 | reputably with the people of Hu-hsiang, and a lad of that place
650 17| bitter gourd? How can I be hung up out of the way of being
651 16| Po-i and Shu-ch'i died of hunger at the foot of the Shau-yang
652 10| said, "Has any man been hurt?" He did not ask about the
653 3 | and of grief without being hurtfully excessive." The Duke Ai
654 13| good for that as an old husbandman." He requested also to be
655 5 | The Master was wishing Ch'i-tiao K'ai to enter an official
656 8 | as if treading on thin ice, I and so have I been. Now
657 19| and allows himself to be idle about? But as in the case
658 16| pleasures; to find enjoyment in idleness and sauntering; to find
659 8 | kingdom, and the people in ignorance of his motives could not
660 19| learning, and they are left ignorant of what is essential.-How
661 10| nor anything which was ill-cooked, or was not in season. He
662 9 | During a remission of his illness, he said, "Long has the
663 2 | me, and found him able to illustrate my teachings. Hui!-He is
664 16| them. "Is not that saying illustrated by this?" Ch'an K'ang asked
665 7 | we, the disciples, cannot imitate you in." The Master being
666 17| them you learn the more immediate duty of serving one's father,
667 14| while observing the usual imperial mourning, was for three
668 19| not so great as that name implies. Therefore, the superior
669 8 | should consider specially important:-that in his deportment
670 6 | down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled."
671 19| philosopher Tsang said, "How imposing is the manner of Chang!
672 11| yet Ch'iu collected his imposts for him, and increased his
673 6 | saying, "Wherein I have done improperly, may Heaven reject me, may
674 8 | keep far from lowness and impropriety. As to such matters as attending
675 14| with a view to their own improvement. Nowadays, men learn with
676 19| danger of their proving inapplicable. Therefore, the superior
677 3 | sheep connected with the inauguration of the first day of each
678 4 | he sees that they do not incline to follow his advice, he
679 13| wizard or a doctor.' Good! "Inconstant in his virtue, he will be
680 13| words there may be nothing incorrect." Fan Ch'ih requested to
681 20| small, he does not dare to indicate any disrespect;-is not this
682 11| about some extraordinary individuals, and you only ask about
683 3 | High station filled without indulgent generosity; ceremonies performed
684 19| Tsze-hsia said, "Even in inferior studies and employments
685 5 | The Master said, "Yen P'ing knew well how to maintain
686 18| them, and sent Tsze-lu to inquire for the ford. Ch'ang-tsu
687 19| a firm and sincere aim; inquiring with earnestness, and reflecting
688 14| Nan-kung Kwo, submitting an inquiry to Confucius, said, "I was
689 16| airs; friendship with the insinuatingly soft; and friendship with
690 20| when the time comes, to insist on them with severity;-this
691 15| Master said, "May not Shun be instanced as having governed efficiently
692 10| Seeing the countenance, it instantly rises. It flies round, and
693 8 | elegant regulations which he instituted!" Shun had five ministers,
694 11| was yet twanging, laid the instrument aside, and "My wishes,"
695 17| there the sound of stringed instruments and singing. Well pleased
696 7 | better to be mean than to be insubordinate." The Master said, "The
697 3 | cannot do so because of the insufficiency of their records and wise
698 12| successful may be called intelligent indeed. Yea, he with whom
699 3 | of States have a screen intercepting the view at their gates.
700 12| The Master said, "When internal examination discovers nothing
701 1 | are proper persons to be intimate with, he can make them his
702 11| let it be suffering from invading armies; and to this let
703 3 | on which to place their inverted cups. Kwan had also such
704 6 | again to me with a second invitation, I shall be obliged to go
705 17| services of others. Pi Hsi inviting him to visit him, the Master
706 4 | character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves."
707 18| musical stone, withdrew to an island in the sea. The duke of
708 13| is effective without the issuing of orders. If his personal
709 16| when a tortoise or piece of jade is injured in its repository:-
710 17| benevolent who keeps his jewel in his bosom, and leaves
711 18| proceeded to weed. Tsze-lu joined his hands across his breast,
712 10| attendance on the prince and joining in the entertainment, the
713 5 | He does not exercise his judgment upon matters." Mang Wu asked
714 11| increased by him. Yet his judgments are often correct." Tsze-chang
715 14| youth not humble as befits a junior; in manhood, doing nothing
716 12| the people, and employed Kai-yao-on which all who were devoid
717 18| master, Chih, went to Ch'i. Kan, the master of the band
718 5 | said, "Who says of Weishang Kao that he is upright? One
719 17| Why use an ox knife to kill a fowl?" Tsze-yu replied, "
720 18| cannot distinguish the five kinds of grain:-who is your master?"
721 17| their sharp mouths overthrow kingdoms and families." The Master
722 1 | prescribed by the ancient kings, this is the excellent quality,
723 17| he said, "Why use an ox knife to kill a fowl?" Tsze-yu
724 19| all men look up to him." Kung-sun Ch'ao of Wei asked Tszekung,
725 5 | saying, "On what ground did Kung-wan get that title of Wan?"
726 5 | 5~ The Master said of Kung-ye Ch'ang that he might be
727 11| Tsang Hsi, Zan Yu, and Kunghsi Hwa were sitting by the
728 3 | the reply, "had the San Kwei, and his officers performed
729 7 | people of Hu-hsiang, and a lad of that place having had
730 19| died, he would be bitterly lamented. How is it possible for
731 6 | living in his mean narrow lane, while others could not
732 9 | need variety of ability. Lao said, "The Master said, '
733 14| our hair unbound, and the lappets of our coats buttoning on
734 17| prince. "From them we become largely acquainted with the names
735 13| to him, "How are you so late?" He replied, "We had government
736 14| do not get tired of his laughing. He takes when it is consistent
737 4 | thinks of the sanctions of law; the small man thinks of
738 3 | Master said, "The business of laying on the colors follows the
739 20| great expenditure; when he lays tasks on the people without
740 14| to the Duke Hwan made him leader of all the princes, and
741 1 | parties upon whom a man leans are proper persons to be
742 3 | is not going through the leather which is the principal thing;-
743 7 | The Master said, "The leaving virtue without proper cultivation;
744 16| divisions and downfalls, leavings and separations, and, with
745 15| he who had a horse would lend him to another to ride.
746 12| The hide of a tiger or a leopard stripped of its hair, is
747 16| saying, "Have you heard any lessons from your father different
748 9 | throwing down the earth on the level ground. Though but one basketful
749 5 | employed to manage the military levies, but I do not know whether
750 16| of virtue and station are liable. They may speak when it
751 3 | after the pouring out of the libation, I have no wish to look
752 11| do?" Tsze-lu hastily and lightly replied, "Suppose the case
753 1 | have been none, who, not liking to offend against their
754 18| man replied, "Your four limbs are unaccustomed to toil;
755 11| frequently repeating the lines about a white scepter stone.
756 12| is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary
757 11| Yu and Chi Lu; for their literary acquirements, Tsze-yu and
758 15| will even sacrifice their lives to preserve their virtue
759 7 | wish to be virtuous, and lo! virtue is at hand." The
760 6 | joyful; the virtuous are long-lived." The Master said, "Ch'i,
761 17| employment, and yet is constantly losing the opportunity of being
762 3 | distressed by your master's loss of office? The kingdom has
763 12| old, death has been the lot of an men; but if the people
764 7 | maker, believing in and loving the ancients, I venture
765 19| man hates to dwell in a low-lying situation, where all the
766 8 | and tones he keep far from lowness and impropriety. As to such
767 5 | Master replied. "He was loyal." "Was he perfectly virtuous?" "
768 14| its object? Can there be loyalty which does not lead to the
769 16| settled, he guards against lust. When he is strong and the
770 17| which purple takes away the luster of vermilion. I hate the
771 18| took his departure. The madman of Ch'u, Chieh-yu, passed
772 8 | finish of the Kwan Tsu was magnificent;-how it filled the ears!"
773 7 | Odes, the History, and the maintenance of the Rules of Propriety.
774 7 | A transmitter and not a maker, believing in and loving
775 10| position of the hands in making a bow, nor lower than their
776 5 | characteristics of a superior man-in his conduct of himself,
777 5 | Yu might be employed to manage the military levies, but
778 14| its contents; Tsze-yu, the manager of foreign intercourse,
779 2 | Master told him, saying, "Mang-sun asked me what filial piety
780 14| humble as befits a junior; in manhood, doing nothing worthy of
781 1 | such ease should be prized, manifests it, without regulating it
782 18| with these people,-with mankind,-with whom shall I associate?
783 9 | the river sends forth no map:-it is all over with me!"
784 7 | partisan also? The prince married a daughter of the house
785 1 | whether I may have not mastered and practiced the instructions
786 1 | make them his guides and masters." The Master said, "He who
787 14| superior worth?" Wei-shang Mau said to Confucius, "Ch'iu,
788 15| virtue. The Master said, "The mechanic, who wishes to do his work
789 19| course." Tsze-hsia said, "Mechanics have their shops to dwell
790 13| get men pursuing the due medium, to whom I might communicate
791 3 | of States on any friendly meeting between two of them, had
792 12| man on grounds of culture meets with his friends, and by
793 18| dismiss from their offices the members of old families. He does
794 8 | philosopher Tsang being ill, Meng Chang went to ask how he
795 15| thought of his name not being mentioned after his death." The Master
796 6 | Chih-fan does not boast of his merit. Being in the rear on an
797 5 | to make a display of my meritorious deeds." Tsze-lu then said, "
798 17| When the bearer of this message went out at the door, the
799 14| by Confucius to carry the messages between him and his visitors.
800 9 | The Master, by orderly method, skillfully leads men on.
801 6 | answered, "There is Tan-t'ai Miehming, who never in walking takes
802 18| killed a fowl, prepared millet, and feasted him. He also
803 10| cleaned, nor to have his mince meat cut quite small. He
804 3 | there be deep sorrow than in minute attention to observances."
805 10| or in the court, he spoke minutely on every point, but cautiously.
806 14| He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to
807 4 | act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to
808 9 | perish, then I, a future mortal! should not have got such
809 6 | requested grain for his mother. The Master said, "Give
810 10| season!" Tsze-lu made a motion to it. Thrice it smelt him
811 9 | may happen in raising a mound. If there want but one basket
812 19| other men are hillocks and mounds which may be stepped over.
813 10| countenance. When he was about to mount his carriage, he would stand
814 7 | eating by the side of a mourner, he never ate to the full.
815 8 | about to die, its notes are mournful; when a man is about to
816 17| those who with their sharp mouths overthrow kingdoms and families."
817 12| contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety."
818 16| is planning these hostile movements within the state.-I am afraid
819 | Mr
820 19| them happy, and forthwith multitudes would resort to his dominions;
821 14| words good." Chan Ch'ang murdered the Duke Chien of Ch'i.
822 4 | own advantage will be much murmured against." The Master said, "
823 18| to Lu a present of female musicians, which Chi Hwan received,
824 19| that should characterize mutual intercourse. Tsze-chang
825 6 | The Master having visited Nan-tsze, Tsze-lu was displeased,
826 5 | him, and he begged it of a neighbor and gave it to the man."
827 6 | not give them away in the neighborhoods, hamlets, towns, and villages?"
828 2 | to him, and to go on to nerve themselves to virtue. The
829 7 | angled,-but did not use a net. He shot,-but not at birds
830 8 | yet if he be proud and niggardly, those other things are
831 6 | judge of others by what is nigh in ourselves;-this may be
832 5 | prevailed in his country, Ning Wu acted the part of a wise
833 9 | serve the high ministers and nobles; at home, to serve one's
834 19| made of his existence or non-existence?" The disciples of Tsze-hsia
835 1 | discomposure though men may take no note of him?" The philosopher
836 8 | bird is about to die, its notes are mournful; when a man
837 14| display! When one is taken no notice of, he has simply at once
838 14| preparing the governmental notifications, P'i Shan first made the
839 13| his replies unassisted, notwithstanding the extent of his learning,
840 5 | superior, he was respectful; in nourishing the people, he was kind;
841 12| without anxiety or fear!" said Nui;"does this constitute what
842 2 | At sixty, my ear was an obedient organ for the reception
843 2 | and he has not made any objection to anything I said;-as if
844 6 | second invitation, I shall be obliged to go and live on the banks
845 3 | The Master said, "The full observance of the rules of propriety
846 12| respectful to others and observant of propriety:-then all within
847 13| out what they do. They are obstinate little men. Yet perhaps
848 13| Now, when these things obtain, the people from all quarters
849 13| Master said, "Good government obtains when those who are near
850 15| night without sleeping:-occupied with thinking. It was of
851 14| things readily when they occur;-is he not a man of superior
852 9 | find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us." "
853 9 | repeating these words of the ode, when the Master said, "
854 1 | none, who, not liking to offend against their superiors,
855 8 | counting himself as empty; offended against, and yet entering
856 1 | and fraternal, are fond of offending against their superiors.
857 3 | Master said, "Not so. He who offends against Heaven has none
858 3 | wished to do away with the offering of a sheep connected with
859 11| Though I am a day or so older than you, do not think of
860 14| How contemptible is the one-ideaed obstinacy those sounds display!
861 7 | The Master said, "I do not open up the truth to one who
862 16| Chil is going to commence operations against Chwan-yu." Confucius
863 12| virtue, but his actions are opposed to it, and he rests in this
864 13| are not good, and no one opposes them, may there not be expected
865 12| qualities. The mean man does the opposite of this." Chi K'ang asked
866 13| that no one can offer any opposition to what I say!' "If a ruler'
867 19| they will think that he is oppressing them. Having obtained the
868 20| warning;-this is called oppression. To issue orders as if without
869 9 | behind. "The Master, by orderly method, skillfully leads
870 2 | my ear was an obedient organ for the reception of truth. "
871 12| why should we seek for ornamental accomplishments?" Tsze-kung
872 10| or a puce color, in the ornaments of his dress. Even in his
873 8 | with the charge of a young orphan prince, and can be commissioned
874 19| deemed to be foolish. We ought to be careful indeed in
875 1 | and truthful. He should overflow in love to all, and cultivate
876 10| flesh which he received overnight. The flesh of his family
877 6 | propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right." The Master
878 12| but four horses cannot overtake the tongue. Ornament is
879 17| with their sharp mouths overthrow kingdoms and families."
880 5 | an Wan, though he was the owner of forty horses, abandoned
881 17| smiling, he said, "Why use an ox knife to kill a fowl?" Tsze-yu
882 2 | crossbar for yoking the oxen to, or a small carriage
883 10| more." When he entered the palace gate, he seemed to bend
884 3 | on this"-pointing to his palm. He sacrificed to the dead,
885 11| Master said, "In an act of parricide or regicide, they would
886 7 | to insubordination, and parsimony to meanness. It is better
887 10| confused by it. He did not partake of wine and dried meat bought
888 3 | What is the meaning of the passage –'The pretty dimples of
889 9 | standing by a stream, said, "It passes on just like this, not ceasing
890 5 | under the influence of his passions; how can he be pronounced
891 11| are your wishes?" Tien, pausing as he was playing on his
892 13| Pooh! they are so many pecks and hampers, not worth being
893 19| to the shoulders. One may peep over it, and see whatever
894 9 | become more high; I tried to penetrate them, and they seemed to
895 14| studies lie low, and my penetration rises high. But there is
896 7 | He shot,-but not at birds perching. The Master said, "There
897 13| the government would be perfected." The Master said, "'If
898 8 | holding firm to death, he is perfecting the excellence of his course. "
899 18| Give up your vain pursuit. Peril awaits those who now engage
900 17| superior man, during the whole period of mourning, does not enjoy
901 20| Heavenly revenue will come to a perpetual end." Shun also used the
902 11| practice.' I, Ch'ih, am perplexed, and venture to ask you
903 1 | to learn with a constant perseverance and application? "Is it
904 14| natural death. Yu and Chi personally wrought at the toils of
905 15| answer; "I seek a unity all pervading." The Master said, "Yu I
906 17| shows itself in quarrelsome perverseness. The stupidity of antiquity
907 14| old age:-this is to be a pest." With this he hit him on
908 10| ceremonies to drive away pestilential influences, he put on his
909 10| having sent him a present of physic, he bowed and received it,
910 18| became a slave to Chau. Pi-kan remonstrated with him and
911 17| he sent a present of a pig to Confucius, who, having
912 7 | and my bended arm for a pillow;-I have still joy in the
913 6 | Master. Yen gave her five ping. The Master said, "When
914 14| must have reached a high pitch of excellence! Now, I have
915 19| He praises the good, and pities the incompetent. Am I possessed
916 19| accusation, be grieved for and pity them, and do not feel joy
917 13| venture to ask who may be placed in the next lower rank?"
918 10| he was charged, he wore a placid appearance. At his private
919 15| It was of no use. better plan is to learn." The Master
920 16| preserve it. "And yet he is planning these hostile movements
921 17| not gamesters and chess players? To be one of these would
922 15| not his object. There is plowing;-even in that there is sometimes
923 14| taken from the chief of the Po family, who did not utter
924 18| the eight officers, Po-ta, Po-kwo, Chung-tu, Chung-hwu, Shu-ya,
925 18| belonged the eight officers, Po-ta, Po-kwo, Chung-tu, Chung-hwu,
926 6 | Chung-kung asked about Tsze-sang Po-tsze. The Master said, "He may
927 3 | kingdom as to look on this"-pointing to his palm. He sacrificed
928 2 | be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place
929 1 | file, as you carve and then polish.'-The meaning is the same,
930 14| foreign intercourse, then polished the style; and, finally,
931 6 | Decline the offer for me politely. If any one come again to
932 13| government?" The Master said "Pooh! they are so many pecks
933 10| one bearing the tables of population. When he was at an entertainment
934 19| of them, and others, not possessing such talents and virtue,
935 14| husbandry, and they became possessors of the kingdom." The Master
936 4 | insufficient. "Should there possibly be any such case, I have
937 3 | great sacrifice, after the pouring out of the libation, I have
938 4 | left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors."
939 19| and bears with all. He praises the good, and pities the
940 7 | the Eulogies it is said, 'Prayer has been made for thee to
941 7 | The Master said, "My praying has been for a long time."
942 11| side, looking bland and precise; Tsze-lu, looking bold and
943 10| he did so blandly, but precisely. When the ruler was present,
944 9 | conclusions, no arbitrary predeterminations, no obstinacy, and no egoism.
945 6 | State where true principles predominated." The Master said, "A cornered
946 17| The Master said, "I would prefer not speaking." Tsze-kung
947 3 | on the colors follows the preparation of the plain ground." "Ceremonies
948 14| object?" The Master said, "In preparing the governmental notifications,
949 9 | The rules of ceremony prescribe the bowing below the hall,
950 16| which they who stand in the presence of a man of virtue and station
951 10| something to the ground. In presenting the presents with which
952 10| ground. In presenting the presents with which he was charged,
953 8 | by them, the people are preserved from meanness." The philosopher
954 18| persons, they succeeded in preserving their purity, and, in their
955 9 | of Yu been deceitful! By pretending to have ministers when I
956 3 | meaning of the passage –'The pretty dimples of her artful smile!
957 3 | the leather which is the principal thing;-because people's
958 12| unprincipled for the good of the principled?" Confucius replied, "Sir,
959 4 | master is to be true to the principles-of our nature and the benevolent
960 18| men who have retired to privacy from the world have been
961 10| placid appearance. At his private audience, he looked highly
962 3 | have never been denied the privilege of seeing them." The followers
963 6 | not such an easymode of procedure excessive?" The Master said, "
964 6 | Master said, "When Ch'ih was proceeding to Ch'i, he had fat horses
965 12| to ask the steps of that process." The Master replied, "Look
966 17| hatreds. He hates those who proclaim the evil of others. He hates
967 17| grain has sprung up, and, in procuring fire by friction, we go
968 7 | out in his conduct what he professes, is what I have not yet
969 7 | It was difficult to talk profitably and reputably with the people
970 3 | the son of heaven looks profound and grave';-what application
971 13| from not attending to the prognostication." The Master said, "The
972 12| Tsze-lu never slept over a promise. The Master said, "In hearing
973 15| The superior man does not promote a man simply on account
974 10| he took to exceed the due proportion for the rice. It was only
975 17| he does not do what you propose. But now you feel at ease
976 9 | The Master said, "The prosecution of learning may be compared
977 13| from this one sentence the prosperity of his country?" The duke
978 13| which could make a country prosperous. Confucius replied, "Such
979 8 | show himself; when they are prostrated, he will keep concealed. "
980 18| the future may still be provided against. Give up your vain
981 19| there is a danger of their proving inapplicable. Therefore,
982 17| replied, "I hate those who pry out matters, and ascribe
983 10| use a deep purple, or a puce color, in the ornaments
984 5 | Master replied, "He was pure." "Was he perfectly virtuous?" "
985 7 | upon me, I receive him so purified, without guaranteeing his
986 7 | one be so severe? If a man purify himself to wait upon me,
987 17| speak? The four seasons pursue their courses, and all things
988 20| their repining; when he pursues what he desires without
989 17| The Master said, "He who puts on an appearance of stern
990 1 | kings, this is the excellent quality, and in things small and
991 10| Though there might be a large quantity of meat, he would not allow
992 17| present day shows itself in quarrelsome perverseness. The stupidity
993 16| vigor, he guards against quarrelsomeness. When he is old, and the
994 14| Confucius sat with him, and questioned him. "What," said he! "is
995 9 | himself in a tattered robe quilted with hemp, yet standing
996 1 | his attention to what is radical. That being established,
997 5 | no way. I will get upon a raft, and float about on the
998 5 | the beams supporting the rafters.-Of what sort was his wisdom?"
999 9 | compared to what may happen in raising a mound. If there want but
1000 12| in the clan." Fan Ch'ih rambling with the Master under the
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