SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • The Analects – Chapter 9.11

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    Ana

    Yan Hui sighed deeply and said, “The more I look up to the Master’s Way, the higher it appears; the more I delve into it, the firmer it becomes. Just when I think I see it ahead of me, suddenly it seems to be behind. My teacher guides people skillfully and step by step:…

  • The Analects – Chapter 9.10

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    Ana

    When Confucius saw someone in mourning dress, an official wearing ceremonial robes and cap, or a blind person – even if they were younger than himself – he would always rise from his seat as a sign of respect. When passing by them, he would always quicken his pace.

  • The Analects – Chapter 9.9

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    Ana

    Confucius said, “The phoenix no longer appears; the Yellow River no longer reveals its chart. Alas, my cause is finished!”

  • The Analects – Chapter 9.8

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    Ana

    Confucius said, “Do I possess knowledge? No – I am actually ignorant. Once, a rustic man asked me a question; his mind was completely empty. My own mind was equally blank, so I simply examined the issue from both ends and exhausted its meaning.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 9.7

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    Ana

    Lao (a disciple of Confucius) said, “The Master once remarked, ‘Because I was never given an official post, I acquired many practical skills.’”

  • The Analects – Chapter 9.6

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    Ana

    The Grand Steward asked Zigong, “Is your Master a sage? How is it that he possesses so many talents?” Zigong replied, “Heaven surely destined him to become a sage, and furthermore endowed him with diverse abilities.” When Confucius heard this, he said, “Does the Grand Steward really understand me? In my youth I was…