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The Doctrine of the Mean · 16 of 34

Chapter 15

1.The way of the superior man may be compared to what takes place in traveling, when to go to a distance we must first traverse the space that is near, and in ascending a height, when we must begin from the lower ground.

2.It is said in the Book of Poetry, “Happy union with wife and children is like the music of lutes and harps. When there is concord among brethren, the harmony is delightful and enduring. Thus may you regulate your family, and enjoy the pleasure of your wife and children.”

3.The Master said, “In such a state of things, parents have entire complacence!”

Echoes elsewhere

The Ethics of Confucius · Confucianismcontinually being produced; but does Heaven say anything?" (Analects, bk. xvii., c. xix., v. 3.) This is further expatiated upon in " The Doctrine of the Mean" (c. xvi., v. 1, 2) a Chuang Tzu · TaoismSpirits submit.' 2. The Master said 1, 'It is the Tâo that overspreads and sustains all things. How great It is in Its overflowing influence! The Superior man ought by all means to Light on the Path · TheosophyTHE VOICE CAN SPEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF THE MASTERS, IT MUST HAVE LOST THE POWER TO WOUND." Those who give merely passing and superficial attention to the subject of occultism--and