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Lun Yu Introduction Table of content – The Analects of Confucius

The Master discusses with his disciples and unveil his preoccupations with society. Tr. Legge (en), Lau (en) and Couvreur (fr).

Lunyu VIII. 18. (206)

The lofty character of Shun and Yü.
The Master said, "How majestic was the manner in which Shun and Yü held possession of the empire, as if it were nothing to them!"

Legge VIII.18.

The Master said, 'How lofty Shun and Yu were in holding aloof from the Empire when they were in possession of it.'

Lau [8:18]

Le Maître dit : « Oh ! suprême grandeur ! Chouenn et Iu ont possédé le monde sans y être attachés. »

Couvreur VIII.18.

18. Nabi bersabda, "Sungguh tinggi dan mulia Raja Shun dan Yu. Meski dunia menjadi miliknya, sedikitpun tidak untuk kesenangan diri sendiri."
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