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The paradigmatic Chinese sage expounds on leading an ethical and fulfilled life.

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Chî Lû asked about serving the spirits of the dead. The Master said, “While you are not able to serve men, how can you serve their spirits?” Chî Lû added, “I venture to ask about death?” He was answered, “While you do not know life, how can you know about death?”

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