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PT. II. SECT. VIII. THE WRITINGS OF KWANG-8ZE. 363
BOOK XV.
PART II. SECTION VIII.
Kho Î, or 'Ingrained Ideas 1.'
1. Ingrained ideas and a high estimate of their own conduct; leaving the world, and pursuing uncommon ways; talking loftily and in resentful disparagement of others;-all this is simply symptomatic of arrogance. This is what scholars who betake themselves to the hills and valleys, who are always blaming the world, and who stand aloof like withered trees, or throw themselves into deep pools 2, are fond of.
Discoursing of benevolence, righteousness, loyalty, and good faith; being humble and frugal, self-forgetful and courteous;—all this is simply symptomatic of (self-)cultivation. This is what scholars who wish to tranquillise the world, teachers and instructors, men who pursue their studies at home and abroad, are fond of.
Discoursing of their great merit and making a great name for themselves; insisting on the ceremonies between ruler and minister; and rectifying the relations between high and low;-all this shows their one object to be the promotion of government. This is what officers of the court, men who honour their lord and would strengthen the state and who
1 See pp. 146, 147.
2 As did Shăn-thû Tî. See in Book VI, par. 3.
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