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Today, we are delighted to present Books 3 and 5 of the “Confucian Analects,” a collection of teachings and philosophy by Master Confucius compiled by His disciples, and translated by James Legge. The wise Master’s teachings expound that simplicity is better than extravagance and that virtuous people show this through their actions and character.BOOK 3. PA YIH. CHAPTER 3 “The Master said, ‘If a man be without the virtues proper to humanity, what has he to do with the rites of propriety? If a man be without the virtues proper to humanity, what has he to do with music?’” CHAPTER 4 “Lin Fang asked what was the first thing to be attended to in ceremonies. The Master said, ‘A great question indeed! In festive ceremonies, it is better to be sparing than extravagant. In the ceremonies of mourning, it is better that there be deep sorrow than a minute attention to observances.’” CHAPTER 7 “The Master said, ‘The student of virtue has no contentions. If it be said he cannot avoid them, shall this be in archery? But he bows complaisantly to his competitors; thus, he ascends the hall, descends, and exacts the forfeit of drinking. In his contention, he is still the Chun-tsze.’” CHAPTER 9 “The Master said, ‘I could describe the ceremonies of the Hsia dynasty, but Chi cannot sufficiently attest my words. I could describe the ceremonies of the Yin dynasty, but Sung cannot sufficiently attest my words. (They cannot do so) because of the insufficiency of their records and wise men. If those were sufficient, I could adduce them in support of my words.’” CHAPTER 13 “Wang-sun Chia asked, saying, ‘What is the meaning of the saying, “It is better to pay court to the furnace than to the south-west corner?”’ The Master said, ‘Not so. He who offends against Heaven has none to whom he can pray.’” CHAPTER 19 “The Duke Ting asked how a prince should employ his ministers, and how ministers should serve their prince. Confucius replied, ‘A prince should employ his minister according to the rules of propriety; ministers should serve their prince with faithfulness.’” CHAPTER 26“The Master said, ‘High station filled without indulgent generosity; ceremonies performed without reverence; mourning conducted without sorrow; wherewith should I contemplate such ways?’”
