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The Book of Filial Duty: Chapter XV: The Question of Remonstrance in Connection With Filial Duty

Confucian Filial PietyHsiao ChingWisdom of the East Series

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THE QUESTION OF REMONSTRANCE IN CONNECTION WITH FILIAL DUTY Tsêng Tzŭ said: "I have heard all that you said about parental love, filial love, reverence to elders, how to treat parents every day, and how to please them by making oneself known for good conduct; and now I will venture to ask you whether it is filial that a son should obey every command of his father, whether right or wrong?" "What do you say?—what do you say?" replied Confucius. "Once upon a time there was a certain Emperor who…

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