Can Grief and Joy Truly Coexist? The Day Confucius Chose Solemnity Over Song

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It was recorded: On any day when Confucius had wept, he would not sing.

On a day when the master had wept, he did not sing.

子于是日哭，则不歌。

Source: The Analects, Shu Er VII, Chapter 10

Author: The Compilers of The Analects

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