Original Analects of Confucius and its full-text translation 12

[Original]
1. 12 there is a sub-statement: "The ritual (1) is used, and (2) is expensive. The first king's way (3), and the second (4) is beautiful. I can't help it. Knowing and Harmony cannot do anything without courtesy (5 ."

[Note]
(1) ritual: in the Spring and Autumn ages, "ritual" refers to the pawnment system and moral standard of the slave society. Confucius '"rites" refer to "Zhou li", etiquette, ceremonies, and people's moral standards.
(2) Harmony: Harmony, harmony, and coordination.
(3) The first king's path: the path to governance of ancient emperors, such as Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang, Wen, Wu, and Zhou Gong.
(4) Th: this, this. Here it refers to ceremony, and it also refers to and.

[Translation]
Youzi said: "The application of rites is harmonious and expensive. The ancient monarch's method of governing the country can be precious here. However, no matter what the major or minor issues are, they only need to follow a harmonious approach, and sometimes it will not work. ."