Confucian Analects · Analects 9.2
1. A man of the village of Ta-hsiang said, 'Great indeed is the philosopher K'ung! His learning is extensive, and yet he does not render his name famous by any particular thing.' 2. The Master heard the observation, and said to his disciples, 'What shall I practise? Shall I practise charioteering, or shall I practise archery? I will practise charioteering.'
Chinese · source text【第二章】【一節】達巷黨人曰、大哉孔子、搏學而無所成名。【二節】子聞之、謂門弟子曰、吾何執、執御乎、執射乎、吾執御矣。
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James Legge, The Chinese Classics, Volume 1: Confucian Analects · Project Gutenberg #4094
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