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VIL XlX, xx, xxI. THE AHALECT_
seeking for understanding in such studies. Couv. La
connaissance ...... n'est pas inn6e en moi ; mai j'aime l'anti-
quit6, et je m'applique A l'6tude avec ardeur.
CHAPTER XX. --TABOOED SUBJECTS. -- Or,
the supernatural, prodigious deeds, the irregular, or the
spirits. It is probable that file superstitions which form the
main features of the Taoist cult were as much in evidence
in the days of Confucius as now, and that the four words
here given should be interpreted accordingly. C. _
JJ _-_ _t, ;_ _ _ _A_ _ a-E Bizarre things, feats
of strength and rebellions do not accord with orthodox
laws--so Confucius did not discuss them. Jig _i1 _ ¢_
i_ _ ;_ I_ J;A _ )k {!g, And although the evi-
dences of the spirits in the operations of Nature are an
orthodox subject, yet unless its laws can be exhaustively
considered there is much that is not readily understood.
Hence he also would not lightly discourse thereon to others.
_ says: _ Jk _ _ (the ordinary) _ _ _ /f_
(the extraordinary), _ _ (morals) ]1_ _I_ -_ )'l (eXploits),
_ '_ (order) _j _ _ _ (disorder), _ )k
ilJ ;]_ I_ _ he talked of men and not of gods. L.
The subjects on which the Master did not talk were--extraordinary
things, feats of strength, disorder, and supernatural
beings. Z. de monstris, violentes, turbationibus, et
spiritibus. K. supernatural phenomena, extraordinary feats
of strength, crime or unnatural depravity of man, supernatural
beings. Couv. chores extmordinaires, acres de rioleben,
troubles, esprits. -
CHAPTER XXI._TEAC HERgEV.ER_ HERE.-_
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