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The Analects – Chapter 166 (7.18). Confucius’s use of ‘Elegant Speech’
7.18 The occasions upon which the Master used correct pronunciation were when reciting the Songs or the Books and when practicing ritual acts. At all such times he used the correct pronunciation.
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The Analects – Chapter 164 (7.16). Confucius on spiritual wealth vs. fleeting fortune
Analects 7.16 The Master said, “He who seeks only coarse food to eat, water to drink and a bent arm for pillow, will without looking for it find happiness to boot. Any thought of accepting wealth and rank by means that I know to be wrong is as remote from me as the clouds…
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The Analects – Chapter 163 (7.15). Moral principle over political power
7.15 Ran Qiu said, “Is our Master on the side of the Prince of Wei?” Zigong said, “Yes, I must ask him about that.”
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The Analects – Chapter 162 (7.14). Shao Music – The Sound of Utopia
7.14 When he was in Qi the Master heard the Succession, and for three months did not know the taste of meat. He said, “I did not picture to myself that any music existed which could reach such perfection as this.”
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The Analects – Chapter 161 (7.13). Confucius’ Three Cautions: Ritual, Warfare, and Health
7.13 The rites to which the Master gave the greatest attention were those connected with purification before sacrifice, with war and with sickness.