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3.7

Confucius said, “A noble person is not competitive, but they do take part in the archery contest. They ascend to their positions, bowing and deferring to each other. After descending, they offer toasts to each other. This is how noble people compete.”

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Categories Book 3 Tags Archery, Confucius, Ritual
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