The Gracious Guest: Rising to the Occasion of a Lavish Feast

By / / banquet, demeanor, description, feast, gratitude, host, respect, The Analects, Xiang Dang X, Xiang Dang X Chapter 16
When presented with a sumptuous feast, he would change expression and rise from his seat.

When he was at an entertainment where there was an abundance of provisions set before him, he would change countenance and rise up.

有盛馔，必变色而作。

Source: The Analects, Xiang Dang X, Chapter 16

Author: The Compilers

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