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 The Analects of Confucius.

VOLUME I.

BOOK I.

CHAPTER I.

1. The Master said; "Is it not indeed a pleasure to acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself therein ? 2. And is it not delightful to have men of kindred spirit come to one from afar ? 3. But is not he a true philosopher who, though he be unrecognised of men, cherishes no resentment ? "