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James Legge

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Also known as Reverend James Legge

Scottish missionary and translator (1815–1897)

Person · Open Library

Born
1815
Died
1897
Works
266

Top works

  • Čhotmāihēt hǣng Phutthaʻānāčhak
  • 論語華英
  • 智環啓蒙塾課初步
  • The Tao tê ching
  • The Sacred books of China

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1968-08-12

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1
Total plays
4

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Quotes

  • The Master said, [...] "Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles." [...] "Have no friends not equal to yourself." [...] "When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them."
  • To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.
  • When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
  • When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers. I will select their good qualities and follow them, their bad qualities and avoid them.
  • The Master standing by a stream, said, "It passes on just like this, not ceasing day or night!"
  • The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

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