Analects 7.6
The Analects (論語), BOOK VII. SHU R 述而第七
子曰、志於道。據於德。依於仁。游於藝。
1. The Master said, "Let the will be set on the path of duty.
2. "Let every attainment in what is good be firmly grasped.
3. "Let perfect virtue be accorded with.
4. "Let relaxation and enjoyment be found in the polite arts."
James Legge (1861), Confucian Analects, The Chinese Classics vol. 1 (1861; 2nd ed. 1893) — public domain.
Character glossary
- 子zison, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thin
- 曰yuēto speak; to say
- 志zhìdetermination, will; mark, sign; to reco
- 於yúat, in, on; to, from; alas!
- 道dàomethod, way; path, road
- 據jùto possess, to occupy; position; base
- 德déethics, morality; compassion, kindness
- 依yīto rely on; to consent, to obey; accordi
- 仁rénbenevolent, humane, kind
- 游yóuto wander, to travel, to tour, to roam
- 藝yìart; talent, ability; craft
Passages with shared wording
- Zhuangzi On Letting Alone
- Zhuangzi The Secret of Life
- Analects 15.8
- Mencius 2A.2
- Zhuangzi Joined Toes
- Tao Te Ching Chapter 23
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