The wife of a feudal lord is called “Fu Ren” (Lady) by her husband; she refers to herself humbly as “Xiao Tong” (Little Child); the people of her state call her “Jun Fu Ren” (Lord’s Lady); when her state refers to her when speaking to other states, she is called “Gua Xiao Jun” (My…
4.22 The Master said,”In old days a man kept a hold on his words, fearing the disgrace that would ensue should he himself fail to keep pace with them.”