The Ritual of Silence: At Table and in Bed

He did not speak while eating, nor while in bed.

When eating, he did not converse. When in bed, he did not speak.

食不语,寝不言。

Source: The Analects, Xiang Dang X, Chapter 8

Author: The Compilers

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