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CHAPTER VIII.

When Tzu Hsia asked the meaning of filial piety the Master said: "The demeanour is the difficulty. When there is anything to be done, that the young should undertake the burden of it; when there is wine and food that they should serve them to their seniors; is this to be considered filial piety?"

CHAPTER IX.

The Master said: "I could talk to Hui for a whole day and he never raised an objection, as if he were stupid; but when he withdrew and I examined into his conduct when not with me, I nevertheless found him fully competent to demonstrate what I had taught him. Hui!