Motif
ancient precedent as practical guide
ancient_precedent_as_practical_guide
A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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confucian
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The Sayings of Confucius GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS / INDIVIDUAL VIRTUE / CONFUCIUS' ESTIMATE OF OTHERS / CONFUCIUS ON HIMSELF; lines 2152-2265 confidence: medium
Confucius says he follows the earlier period as guide in ceremonies and music; the note reads this as evidence for simplicity rather than elaboration in ceremonies.
Confucius states that, despite later refinement, he takes the earlier period as his guide in ceremonies and music.
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