It is said in the Book of Poetry, "In silence is the offering presented, and the spirit approached to; there is not the slightest contention." Therefore the superior man does not use rewards, and the people are stimulated to virtue. He does not show anger, and the people are awed more than by hatchets and battle-axes.Go here to read the introductory post to this serialized version of the Doctrine of the Mean.
~ James Legge translation via nothingistic.org ~
Friday, June 15, 2012
Chapter 33D - Doctrine of the Mean
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