Confucius on the Paradox of Ritual: When the Form Overshadows the Spirit

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Confucius Quote: At the great sacrifice, after the pouring out of the libation, I have no wish to look on.

 At the great sacrifice, after the pouring out of the libation, I have no wish to look on.

 禘自既灌而往者，吾不欲观之矣。

 Source: The Analects, Ba Yi III, Chapter 10

 Author: Confucius / 孔子

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