It is said in the Book of Poetry, "Although the fish sink and lie at the bottom, it is still quite clearly seen." Therefore the superior man examines his heart, that there may be nothing wrong there, and that he may have no cause for dissatisfaction with himself. That wherein the superior man cannot be equalled is simply this, his work which other men cannot see.Go here to read the introductory post to this serialized version of the Doctrine of the Mean.
~ James Legge translation via nothingistic.org ~
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Chapter 33B - Doctrine of the Mean
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