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VII.
A Fragment of an ancient Ode, quoted
by CONFUCIUS[27] .

The yellow bird abideth on the summit of the woody mountain.
By abiding there, she sheweth she is acquainted with her proper station.
Why will not man imitate the bird?
 
[27]

Bayer. Musæum Sini, tom. 1. p. 132.