The Summons: A Countenance Transformed by Duty

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The Compilers noted: When called to receive a visitor, Confucius’s countenance changed, and he stepped forward with reverence.

When the prince called him to employ him in the reception of a visitor, his countenance appeared to change, and his legs to move forward with difficulty.

君召使摈，色勃如也，足躩如也。

Source: The Analects, Xiang Dang X, Chapter 3

Author: The Compilers

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