June 15, 2007

funeral rites

【第九章】曾子曰、慎終追遠、民德歸厚矣。

CHAP. IX. The philosopher Tsang said, 'Let there be a
careful attention to perform the funeral rites to parents, and let
them be followed when long gone with the ceremonies of
sacrifice;-- then the virtue of the people will resume its proper
excellence.'

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