Laufer, Berthold, 1874-1934 · Chicago : Open Court Pub. · leaf 18
oduced the multitude of beings, it is man who is the noblest of all; now I have obtained the form of a man,—this is the first cause of my joy. In the distinction existing between man and woman, it is man who has the place of honor, and woman who holds the inferior rank; now I obtained the form of a… … now I have already lived up to ninety years,—this is the third cause of my joy. Poverty is the habitual condition of man; death is his natural end; since I am in this habitual condition and shall have this natural end, why should I be afflicted?’ Confucius said: ‘Excellent is this man who knows how…
Art, Chinese · Confucius -- Portraits
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