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Confucianism -> Liji -> Sang Fu Si Zhi -> 5

In the regulation (of the mourning) within the family circle,
the, affection throws the (duty of public) righteousness into the shade.
In the regulation (of that which is) beyond that circle,
the (duty of public) righteousness cuts the (mourning of) affection short.
The service due to a father is employed in serving a ruler,
and the reverence is the same for both
- this is the greatest instance of (the conviction of the duty of) righteousness,
in all the esteem shown to nobility and the honour done to the honourable.
Hence the sackcloth with jagged edges is worn (also) for the ruler for three years - the regulation is determined by righteousness.


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