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The Book of Filial Duty: Chapter VII: The Three Powers

Confucian Filial PietyHsiao ChingWisdom of the East Series

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THE "THREE POWERS" 1 On hearing what Confucius said about filial duty, Tsêng Tzŭ remarked: "How great is the use of filial duty!" Here Confucius continued: "Filial duty is the constant doctrine of Heaven, the natural righteousness of Earth, and the practical duty of man. Every member of the community ought to observe it with the greatest care. We do what is dictated by Heaven and what is good for the general public in order to organise the community.

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