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4.19

Confucius said, “While your parents are alive, it’s better not to travel too far away. If you do have to travel, though, you should stick to a fixed itinerary.”

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Categories Book 4 Tags Confucius, Filiality, Travel

5.7

Confucius said, “If the Way isn’t put into practice, I’ll just head out to sea on a small raft. I bet Zilu would go with me.”

Zilu was happy to hear this.

Confucius said, “Zilu loves daring more than I do, but he lacks judgment.”

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Categories Book 5 Tags Confucius, Exile, Judgement, The Way, Travel, Zilu

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