The Great Learning, Commentary of the Philosopher Tsang, Conclusion. There are thus, in all, ten chapters of commentary, the first four of which discuss, in a general manner, the scope of the principal topic of the Work; while the other six go particularly into an exhibition of the work required to its subordinary branches. The fifth chapter contains the important subject of comprehending true excellence, and the sixth, what is the foundation of the attainment of true sincerity. Those two chapters dmand the special attention of the learner. Let not hte rader despise them because of their simplicity.

<€CH> There are thus, in all, ten chapters of commentary, the first four of which discuss, in a general manner, the scope of the principal topic of the Work; while the other six go particularly into an exhibition of the work required to its subordinary branches. The fifth chapter contains the important subject of comprehending true excellence, and the sixth, what is the foundation of the attainment of true sincerity. Those two chapters demand the special attention of the learner. Let not the reader despise them because of their simplicity.

Text source: The Great Learning. Translated by James Legge.

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