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修身 - Self-cultivation

English translation: W. P. Mei [?] Library Resources
1 修身:
君子战虽有陈,而勇为本焉。丧虽有礼,而哀为本焉。士虽有学,而行为本焉。是故置本不安者,无务丰末。近者不亲,无务来远。亲戚不附,无务外交。事无终始,无务多业。举物而暗,无务博1闻。
Self-cultivation:
Though there should be tactics in war, courage is fundamental. Though there should be ceremonies for mourning, grief is essential. Though a scholar should be learned, he must first of all exhibit good conduct. When the seeds are not well sown, there is no use in labouring for a good harvest. When the people near-by are not befriended there is no use of endeavouring to attract those at a distance. When one's relatives are not submissive, there is no use in endeavouring to establish contacts with the outside world. When one cannot accomplish a single task from beginning to end. there is no use of attempting many things. And when one is ignorant of a commonplace that is pointed out, there is no use of pursuing wide knowledge.

1. 博 : Originally read: "传". Corrected by 孙诒让《墨子闲诂》

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