The Analects is a collection of sayings and dialogues attributed to Confucius and his disciples, forming a core text of Confucian philosophy. It explores ethics, learning, governance, and the cultivation of virtue in daily life. Listeners can find enduring reflections on how to live well and lead with integrity.
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THE CHINESE CLASSICS
with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, and copious indexes by James Legge
IN FIVE VOLUMES
CONFUCIAN ANALECTS THE GREAT LEARNING THE DOCTRINE OF THE MEAN
CONFUCIAN ANALECTS. BOOK I. HSIO R.
CHAPTER I. 1. The Master said, 'Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? 2. 'Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?' 3. 'Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?'
CHAP. II. 1. The philosopher Yu said, 'They are few who, being filial and fraternal, are fond of offending against their superiors. There have been none, who, not liking to offend against their superiors, have
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