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Classics of Guoxue - Translation of the Analects - Wei Ling Gong

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Chapter Thirty-Three: Confucius said, "It is enough to obtain it by ingenuity, but benevolence cannot keep it, and even if it is obtained, it will be lost." Wisdom is enough to get it, benevolence can keep it, and if you don't govern the people with a serious attitude, then the people will be disrespectful; wisdom is enough to get it, benevolence can maintain it, you can govern the people with a serious attitude, but it is also imperfect if you do not follow the requirements of etiquette when mobilizing the people. ”

Chapter Thirty-Four: Confucius said, "Gentlemen cannot be allowed to do those little things, but they can be made to take on great missions." Villains can't get them to take on big missions, but they can make them do those little things. ”

Chapter 35: Confucius said, "The people's need for benevolence is more urgent than the need for water." I have only seen people jump into the water and fire and die, but I have never seen people die of benevolence. ”

Chapter Thirty-Six: Confucius said, "In the face of benevolence, even a teacher is not humble to him." ”

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Confucius said, "A gentleman clings to the right path and does not stick to small faith." ”

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Confucius said, "To serve the monarch, do things seriously and put the matter of receiving the Feng Lu behind you." ”

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Confucius said, "Everyone can be educated, regardless of race." ”

Chapter 40: Confucius said, "Advocate different things and do not consult with each other." ”

Chapter 41: Confucius said, "Words can only express meaning." ”

Chapter Forty-Two: The musician came to see Confucius and walked to the edge of the steps, and Confucius said, "This is the step." Walking to the seat, Confucius said, "This is the seat." When everyone sat down, Confucius told him: "So-and-so is here, so-and-so is here." After Shi Mian left, Zi Zhang asked Confucius, "Is this the reason for talking to the musician?" Confucius said, "This is the way to help musicians." ”

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