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In serving his father, (a son) should conceal (his faults), and not openly or strongly remonstrate with him about them;
should in every possible way wait on and nourish him, without being tied to definite rules;
should serve him laboriously till his death,
and then complete the mourning for him for three' years.
In serving his ruler, (a minister), should remonstrate with him openly and strongly (about his faults), and make no concealment (of them);
should in every possible way wait on and nourish him, but according to definite rules;
should serve him laboriously till his death,
and should then wear mourning for him according to rule for three years.
In serving his master, (a learner) should have nothing to do with openly reproving him or with concealing (his faults);
should in every possible way wait upon and serve him, without being tied to definite rules;
should serve him laboriously till his death,
and mourn for him in heart for three years.


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