Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Confucius said, “Using hemp to make ceremonial caps was in accordance with ancient ritual; nowadays people use silk instead, out of frugality. In this case, I follow the majority. Bowing below the hall was in accordance with ancient ritual; now people bow from atop the hall, which shows arrogance. Even if it means going…
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Master Zeng said, “When people attend carefully to their parents at the ends of their lives and worship their ancestors with reverence, their virtue will naturally deepen.”