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The subjects of which the Master seldom spoke were-profitableness, and also the appointments of Heaven, and perfect virtue.
子罕言利与命与仁。
A man of the village of Ta-hsiang said, "Great indeed is the philosopher K'ung!
达巷党人曰：“大哉孔子！
His learning is extensive, and yet he does not render his name famous by any particular thing."
博学而无所成名。”
The Master heard the observation, and said to his disciples, "What shall I practice?
子闻之，谓门弟子曰：“吾何执？
Shall I practice charioteering, or shall I practice archery? I will practice charioteering."
执御乎，执射乎？吾执御矣。”
The Master said, "The linen cap is that prescribed by the rules of ceremony, but now a silk one is worn.
子曰：“麻冕，礼也；今也纯，
It is economical, and I follow the common practice.
俭，吾从众。
"The rules of ceremony prescribe the bowing below the hall, but now the practice is to bow only after ascending it. That is arrogant.
拜下，礼也；今拜乎上，泰也；
I continue to bow below the hall, though I oppose the common practice."
虽违众，吾从下。”
There were four things from which the Master was entirely free.
子绝四：
He had no foregone conclusions, no arbitrary predeterminations, no obstinacy, and no egoism.
毋意、毋必、毋固、毋我。
