The Rule of Moderation: Meat Never Overwhelming the Grain

However abundant the meat, he did not let it outweigh the rice.

Though there might be a large quantity of meat, he would not allow what he took to exceed the due proportion for the rice.

肉虽多,不使胜食气。

Source: The Analects, Xiang Dang X, Chapter 8

Author: The Compilers

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top