That is to say, this is the essence of God.
Source: The Doctrine of the Mean, pp. 125–126
Zisi: Quotes about nature
Zisi was Chinese philosopher. Explore interesting quotes on nature.Source: The Doctrine of the Mean, p. 124
Source: The Doctrine of the Mean, p. 125
Opening lines, p. 104
Variant translations:
What is God-given is called nature; to follow nature is called Tao (the Way); to cultivate the Way is called culture.
As translated by Lin Yutang in The Importance of Living (1937), p. 143
What is God-given is called human nature.
To fulfill that nature is called the moral law (Tao).
The cultivation of the moral law is called culture.
As translated by Lin Yutang in From Pagan to Christian (1959), p. 85
The Doctrine of the Mean
Source: The Doctrine of the Mean, p. 123