TEXT 1-4 (HT 4.2) Flashcards
1
Q
牛山之木嘗美矣
A
The trees of the Oxen mountain were once beautiful.
2
Q
寡人嘗聞道而未得目見之也
A
I have once heard about the Way,
but have not yet been able to witness it with my eyes.
3
Q
不聞不若聞之
A
Not having heard something is not as good as having heard it;
4
Q
聞之不若見之
A
Having heard it is not as good as having seen it;
5
Q
見之不若知之
A
Having seen it is not as good as knowing it;
6
Q
知之不若行之
A
Knowing it is not as good as putting it into practice.
7
Q
君上之明有所不及也
A
There are things that the ruler’s insight has fallen short of.
