The Offering: A Placid Face for the Gift of State

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When presenting the ceremonial gifts, Confucius wore a calm and placid expression.

In presenting the presents with which he was charged, he wore a placid appearance.

享礼，有容色。

Source: The Analects, Xiang Dang X, Chapter 5

Author: The Compilers

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