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Rh illustrate the present and the past; and distinguish clearly the comma and the period.

Every scholar must make a beginning, and proceed from the Hiao-king [a work on filial piety] to the Szu-shu [the four books]. These contain Lun-yu, compiled by the body of Kung-fu-tsi’s disciples, who recorded his excellent sayings.

The second of the four books is that of Meng-tsi. It consists of seven sections. In these he discourses on reason and justice, and speaks of benevolence and virtue.

Chung-yung, the thrid, was compiled by Kung-kie [said to be the grandson of Kung-fu-tsi]. Chung denotes not inclining to either side; Yung, denotes unchangeable.

Ta-hio, the fourth, was compiled by Tseng-tsi. This work proceeds from the regulation of one’s own person, and the government of a family, to government of an empire.

Hiao-king being understood, and the