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SECT. II.
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64. Therefore the superior man, even when he is not acting, has the feeling of reverence; and when he does not speak, he has the feeling of truthfulness. It is said in the Book of Poetry (IV, iii, ode 2),
These offerings we set forth without a word, Without contention, and with one accord, To beg the presence of the honoured lord.'
65. Therefore the superior man does not use rewards, and the people are stimulated (to virtue); he does not show anger, and the people are awed more than by hatchets and battle-axes. It is said in the Book of Poetry (IV, i, sect. 1, ode 4), What is most distinguished is the being virtuous; It will secure the imitation of all the princes.' 66. Therefore the superior man being sincerely reverential, the whole kingdom is made tranquil. It is said in the Book of Poetry (III, i, ode 7, 7), 'I am pleased with your intelligent virtue,
Not loudly proclaimed, nor pourtrayed.' 67. The Master said, “Among the appliances to transform the people, sounds and appearances (may seem to have a trivial effect. But it is said in another ode (III, iii, ode 6, 6),
“Virtue is light as a hair.” 68. “But a hair will still admit of comparison (as to its size). In what is said in another ode (III, i, ode 1, 7),
“The doings of high Heaven
Have neither sound nor odour," we have the highest description (of transforming virtue).'
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