HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)The Lute at the Master’s Door: A Rebuke of Artistry The Lute at the Master’s Door: A Rebuke of ArtistryBy Zheng / April 23, 2026 / artistry, criticism, discipline, lute, music, teaching, The Analects, Xian Jin XI, Xian Jin XI Chapter 15, Zi Lu What has the lute of You to do in my door? 由之瑟奚为于丘之门? Source: The Analects, Xian Jin XI, Chapter 15 Author: Confucius Related Posts The Power of Goodness: Why Governance Needs No Killing The Measure of Grief: For Whom Else Should One Mourn So Bitterly? Confucius Quote on Governance: Filial Piety and Fraternal Duty Are The Exercise of Government Zengzi Quote on Self-Examination, Faithfulness, and Serving Others Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Type here.. Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.