Confucius (-551–-479 BC) Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
The opening phrase of this chapter after which the chapter is named in Chinese.
Source: The Analects, Chapter IV
“Thus, Statesman-like, I’ll saucily impose,
And, safe from Danger, valiantly advise;
Sheltered in Impotence, urge you to Blows,
And, being good for nothing else, be Wise.”
The Maim'd Debauchee, ll. 41–44.
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