Sacred Books of the East Vol. 40 - Taoism Vol. 2

{fn. 1. Probably what are called 'the five constant virtues.'} {fn. 2. The parties in the 'Three Bonds of Society,' or Three Cardinal Objects of Duty.} {fn. 3. So Lû Shû-kih ({img 17900} = {img 17901}).} {fn. 4. If we take Wû-yo as a name, which is the simplest construction, we must still recognise its meaning as denoting 'one who is unbound by the conventionalities of opinion.' Much of what he is made to say is in rhyme, and might also be so translated.} {p. 180} 'Pî-kan had his heart cut out; Dze-hsü had his eyes gouged out:--such were the evil consequences of their loyalty. The upright person{fr. 1} bore witness against his father; Wei Shäng was drowned:--such were the misfortunes of good faith. Pao-dze stood till he was dried up; Shän-dze would not defend himself{fr. 2}:--such were the injuries brought on by disinterestedness. Confucius did not see his mother{fr. 3}; Khwang-dze{fr. 4} did not see his father:--such were the failures of the righteous. These are instances handed down from former ages, and talked about in these later times. They show us how superior men, in their determination to be correct in their words and resolute in their conduct, paid the penalty of these misfortunes, and were involved in these distresses.' 3. Mr. Dissatisfied{fr. 5}, asked Mr. Know-the-Mean{fr. 5}, saying, 'There is no man after all who does not strive for reputation and pursue after gain. When men are rich, then others go to them. Going to them, they put themselves beneath them. In that position they do honour to them as nobler than themselves. But to