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Analects of Confucius · Chapter 5: Book V: KUNG-YE CH'ANG

Analects of Confucius 5.16

translated from Classical Chinese by James Legge, 1893

The Master said, ‘Yen P’ing knew well how to maintain friendly intercourse. The acquaintance might be long, but he showed the same respect as at first.’

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