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The Analects – Chapter 183 (7.35). Virtue as Prayer: Confucius’ rejection of ritual pleading
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7.35 When the Master was very ill, Zilu asked leave to perform the Rite of Expiation.
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The Analects – Chapter 182 (7.34). Confucius on continuous striving and teaching
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7.34 The Master said, “As to being a Divine Sage or even a benevolent man, far be it from me to make any such claim. As for unwearying effort to learn and unflagging patience in teaching others, those are merits that I do not hesitate to claim.”
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The Analects – Chapter 181 (7.33). From knowing to doing: Confucius on the primacy of practice
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7.33 The Master said, “As far as taking trouble goes, I do not think I compare badly with other people. But as regards carrying out the duties of a gentleman in actual life, I have never yet had a chance to show what I could do.”
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The Analects – Chapter 180 (7.32). The harmonious learner
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7.32 When in the Master’s presence anyone sang a song that he liked, he did not join in at once, but asked for it to be repeated and then joined in.