The Analects of Confucius (from the Chinese Classics)

by Confucius

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THE CHINESE CLASSICS

with a translation, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, and copious indexes

by James Legge

IN FIVE VOLUMES

CONFUCIAN ANALECTS THE GREAT LEARNING THE DOCTRINE OF THE MEAN

CONFUCIAN ANALECTS. BOOK I. HSIO R.

CHAPTER I. 1. The Master said, 'Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? 2. 'Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?' 3. 'Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no discomposure though men may take no note of him?'